India # 4
Mumbai has plenty of small shops along most streets. Most locals wear sandals; some simply go barefoot
"Spitting" is relatively common.
Most public restroom stalls require people to squat and to bring toilet paper. Planning ahead is important!
Outdoor laundry in center of city
Individuals as well as businesses use this laundry system
Identification tag system is used to differentiate customers
As archaic this laundry business seems to be, international call centers and high-tech entities are located throughout the area
The "laundry business" is located in a slum area
Turn around time could be same day up to 48 hours
Some areas of the city have a higher concentration of Moslems
Mumbai is well known for it's ornate train station
Building design has a significant amount of detail
There's something interesting to see in all areas of the building
Many sidewalk vendors sell very "cheap" clothes and other items.
Blue jeans are not seconds or thirds -- they may be "fourths" at best
People are always lining up for "something"
Thirsty? Crushed sugarcane is turned into a quick, sweet drink
Corner Bookstore
Another university
School is finished for the day -- children are walking home
We used the taxi system as well as walked to places. However, because of logistics and timing for one of our touring days, it was simpler to use the hotel car and driver.
Many people have two to three jobs and travel long distances to work. Our driver travels 90 minutes both ways, works 10-12 hours/day, 6 days/week. He's quite happy -- worked for the hotel close to twenty years!
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