The gateway to Mumbai says,
Come in, be yourself, make a home for yourself here and become a part of me.
At least it used to. Before the anti-outsider sentiments, the religious fundamentalists and the terrorists made their presence felt. I wonder if the gate opens only to the West and shuts out all those who come from the other directions. The Island seems to be detaching itself from the mainland. But the Gateway at night makes you momentarily forget all of that.
Good morning, my lovely readers! I was almost tempted to say ‘ my garam-samosas’ and then I realised I was just carrying the Honey-from-HT Cafe hangover too far. 😀 I had the most brilliant day yesterday! The morning rain ruined the grand plans of the day for me….grrr, if I…
Oh yes, everybody, we love the Island City. Not for its glittery Page 3 crowd, not for Bollywood, not for the stock markets and business hubs. We love it because it is a city of survivors, it is the city with a never-say-die attitude. Well, why not? That’s the only…
Wet weather, and cold drops trickle down the back of my neck. And the roads are slippery. Still, I seek refuge. The nasty wet rain says to me, Oops, I missed a spot! in mock-sheepishness. And so you did!! I mock-retort back and supress a smile. There are places even…
@ Shreyasi: Aisa sheher hai mera! 🙂
@ Rossoneri: Personally I’m not a fan of Leopold’s but yes, the walk is good always.
@ DC: Yup, at an open air concert last year.
You took the pic?
yup! dinner at leo’s and a walk at the gateway! makes you feel at home.
Beautiful…It did that to me seven years ago and still holds on