16 April 2011 - It's about time we got you real travel news. Our adventures started with a taxi drive (a cab this time) around the area. This reminded me of Alexandra.
Gateway of India and Taj Mahal - first in the list was a visit to the Gateway and the Taj. HUGE structures they are. Check out http://india.gov.in/knowindia/gatewayofindia.php
We spent no more than 30 min walking around and taking pics. Acting like real tourists. This was just a start to the longest day we've had on the road thus far...
The Ghandi Museum - next was the Museum. Originally a house where the man used to stay when in Mumbai. Some history is at http://www.sacred-destinations.com/india/mumbai-mani-bhavan-gandhi-museum.htm
Phoenix Mall - it seems like wherever you go, there is one. McD! I don't think the menu has non-chicken burgers. Plus, it serves a lot of vegiterian options.
Bollywood stars - apparently, this is where some of the most successful of the pack lock themselves in; explains whey we did not see any of them :)
Finally, we reach the Temple; sorry taking pictures is not allowed (but some can be found here http://www.iskconmumbai.com/). Not sure how I felt. But ja, we did look like we were visiting. Only Arvind (our guide from the FRB office) knew what was to be done inside the Temple. We should have read up on this before we went...
Juhu Beach - a two min walk from the Temple landed us at one of the popular beaches in Mumbai - Juhu Beach! Check my facebook page for pics on this. By the time we got back, it was supper time...
Is this Alex?
Off to the popular sites...Gateway of India and Taj Mahal - first in the list was a visit to the Gateway and the Taj. HUGE structures they are. Check out http://india.gov.in/knowindia/gatewayofindia.php
The Gateway of India
We spent no more than 30 min walking around and taking pics. Acting like real tourists. This was just a start to the longest day we've had on the road thus far...
The Taj Mahal
The Ghandi Museum - next was the Museum. Originally a house where the man used to stay when in Mumbai. Some history is at http://www.sacred-destinations.com/india/mumbai-mani-bhavan-gandhi-museum.htm
Gandhi in SA sometime
Phoenix Mall - it seems like wherever you go, there is one. McD! I don't think the menu has non-chicken burgers. Plus, it serves a lot of vegiterian options.
Inside Phoenix Mall - bling!
Wherever you are, McD is with you
Bollywood stars - apparently, this is where some of the most successful of the pack lock themselves in; explains whey we did not see any of them :)
Where the stars are at - Juhu
Somewhere in a place called Juhu
Iskcon Temple - this was the longest of our trips with lots of twists and turns many of which passed us through some dodgy places. I tell you, unless you're from around there, one would only go if a pretty girl asked them to do so. 
On the way to the Temple
Finally, we reach the Temple; sorry taking pictures is not allowed (but some can be found here http://www.iskconmumbai.com/). Not sure how I felt. But ja, we did look like we were visiting. Only Arvind (our guide from the FRB office) knew what was to be done inside the Temple. We should have read up on this before we went...
Juhu Beach - a two min walk from the Temple landed us at one of the popular beaches in Mumbai - Juhu Beach! Check my facebook page for pics on this. By the time we got back, it was supper time...
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