SchotlandEdinburghTurnhouseEdinburgh Airport55°56’55” N 3°21’51” W
7 januari, Schotland ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
Mad hair and packing nightmare - no going back now. Time to put the big girl pants on and embrace the adventure. Also need to learn to navigate this Finding Penguins app. A bit of a ‘mare forMeer informatie
IndiëState of MahārāshtraMumbaiApollo BandarArthur Basin (historical)18°55’22” N 72°49’54” E 8 januari, Indië ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
It all feels surreal. It’s loud, noisy, hot, crowded, colourful, sensual, fragrant in many ways.
The streets of Mumbai were incredibly quiet when I arrived at 4am this morning. Twinkling lights ofMeer informatie
IndiëState of MahārāshtraMumbaiKala GhodaTorpedo Dock (historical)18°55’30” N 72°49’57” E
9 januari, Indië ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
More - a city of ‘More’. There must be a better word but I can’t think at the moment. Overwhelmed by noise, colour, people, sights, sounds, smells. It’s as if one’s senses have been shaken -Meer informatie
IndiëState of MahārāshtraMumbaiKala GhodaWet Basin18°55’57” N 72°49’54” E 10 januari, Indië ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Reflecting back on yesterday’s urban sketch session. I was quite disappointed with my work. However, it’s a sketch not a masterpiece. Time to embrace the challenge.
Morning spent exploringMeer informatie
IndiëState of MahārāshtraMumbaiSea FaceMalabar Hill Reservoir18°56’45” N 72°47’36” E
11 januari, Indië ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Banganga. An incredibly spiritual place in the Malabar Hills area of Mumbai. Veranasi in miniature perhaps. The Banganga Water Tank forms part of the Hindu Walkeshwar Temple complex; single roomMeer informatie
IndiëState of MahārāshtraMumbai SuburbanGirgaum18°57’21” N 72°49’12” E 12 januari, Indië ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
It’s been quite a day. First stop Ambewadi Chawl. A narrow lane with small houses packed cheek by jowl on both sides festooned with all the detritus that punctuates daily life. Washing hangingMeer informatie
IndiëState of MahārāshtraMumbaiBallard EstateVictoria Terminus18°56’23” N 72°50’5” E 13 januari, Indië ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
There are many facets to Mumbai. This morning we explored Mumbai’s Art Deco sector, now recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site. Mumbai has the largest collection of art deco buildings afterMeer informatie
Loved your watercolour of the trad tower. If you’re now in central Mumbai would you photo any striking new developments - please! x [Terry]
Reiziger I’ll have a go Terry - most of the new development seems to be in the south of the City where they have been reclaiming and extending the road to link one side of Mumbai to the other.
IndiëState of MahārāshtraMumbai SuburbanNaigaumLalbaug18°59’28” N 72°50’9” E 14 januari, Indië ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
I’m still processing today’s trip to the spice market. There was a rhythm to the machines pounding the chili. You could almost dance to it.
People really stare when a mixed group of strangersMeer informatie
IndiëState of MahārāshtraMumbaiKala GhodaWet Basin18°56’7” N 72°50’2” E 15 januari, Indië ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Last day in Mumbai. Next stop Kochi.
Little My came out to play today. She met the firemen, had a cuddle with an Indian grandma, followed by sketching, cocktails at the Taj and the best coffee inMeer informatie
16 januari, Indië ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Left the hustle and bustle of Mumbai today to fly south to Kochi, It’s very different here, tropical almost. The amount of rubbish is still staggering. We are staying on the island of Fort Kochi.Meer informatie
Reiziger
We spent 2 weeks here in the 60’s. Loved Cochin. In 1996 went to Alleppy and the waterways. Enjoy!
Reiziger Good luck and have a great time ❤️
Reiziger Thanks Sue ❤️
Reiziger Uhuuu following you!! x x x
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