This is the first leashed monkey I saw. Too bad it kept playing hard-to-get and refused to face the camera! I felt bad for him since most of the other monkeys were freely running atop buildings and hanging in trees.
Peshwari
This is one of the 50 best restaurants in the world, according to a placard in the restaurant. Now I’m not entirely sure whose designation that is, but I do agree that this was a delicious meal and the best Indian food I have tasted! Disclaimer: Aside from much Indian food in New York City […]
Colorful Mumbai
One of my favorite things about Mumbai is the vivid, colorful clothing that brightens up even the bleakest corridors.
Gateway of India
This grand arch faces out to Mumbai Harbor from the tip of Apollo Bunder in Colaba, Mumbai’s southernmost district. It was built to commemorate the 1911 royal visit of King George V (although completed in 1924) and is based on the Islamic styles of 16th century Gujarat.
On Driving in India
Indian drivers are among the most proactive I’ve ever seen. That’s the only way I can put it. Oh wait, here’s another: Indian drivers maximize the amount of time they are in motion. You might think this is not so unlike Western drivers, but read on… Middle of the Road: In India, it is typical […]
Muscle Power
Old-fashioned muscle power is a popular and effective mode of transport here. It was hard to engage in close-up street photography since so many locals disliked a camera pointed at them, but hopefully these capture a bit of the city.
We’ve Got a Runner
Right idea, wrong direction! I would have loved to see how far this turtle got in his escape, but, well, I didn’t have all day.
Morgan Library & Museum
The Morgan Library is one of my favorite museums in the city. I’m a sucker for libraries and the original 1906 library, referred to as Mr. Morgan’s Library, is one of the most stunning I’ve seen. It has three-story inlaid walnut bookshelves and an intricately painted ceiling. Contents include rare printed books and bindings, handwritten […]
