Even more pics from Mumbai

I guess I shot a lot more stuff in stinky-central (Mumbai) when I look at my pics.  Hopefully these are enough of a visual experience (and thankfully not an auditory one) where you then don't need to bother to go to the place?

Some shots from stuff in shops.

Now some pics from around the streets, starting with a view of  the usual 'organic', Blade-Runner type of building mods. 

 

 

 

 

Kids playing street cricket.

 

 

 

Back to Mumbai!.....and some questionable characters....

At the Hanging Gardens in Mumbai, I discovered some seedy looking characters just hanging around looking for a handout.

The place.

One of the strange creatures inhabiting the place.

Just hanging around.

In the shadows....watching.

Being nonchalant.

A chance meeting or? Trying to look inconspicuous.

Enjoying the gardens.

 A favourite of the ladies.

The sadness of no longer being needed.

Some more pics from a trip or two to Chaudi

Well, as usual this is out of sync - the pics are from a couple of weeks ago or so when Anne was still here.  Lots of activities over the Christmas season (which I'll put some pics of up later), lots of sweets and a bit of partying.  Anyway, here are some pics.

But before the still pics, here's a little 'just for the fun of it' video of a couple scooter rides with my friend Walter. The sound track is, well, just for fun.

On the way, by different means.

Some of the difficulties with moving down the road.

Just a crow harrassing a kite (eagle-like bird)

Getting to Chaudi proper.

Making mattesses and pillows on the side of the road.

Beating the stuffing out of the....stuffing.

Making mattresses and pillows....with stuffing.

Just a bit of an over-the-top outside display for a little store.

At a temple.

Side of the road family scene.

Boys working at a small cement factory.

Selling and shopping.

Moving blankets & mattresses is easy on a scooter - they crush up.

If you happen to need some mice to go along with your tires.