I just came back from almost a week in Mumbai and I must say I’ve had a lot of interesting experiences with Indian co-sojourners recently!
First of all, a very close co-sojourner got married last Christmas in what must be Singapore’s grandest wedding of 2007:
Congrats again to Ash and Simran :) You are blessed truly!
And yours truly donned a turban for the grand affair :
And then I was off to Mumbai (but forgot to bring my turban!):
(in front of the gateway of India)
Where traffic was absolutely crazy:
And I think some drivers too:
(Some Indians like to drive with their boot wide open)
But they do have interesting means of transport:
As crazy as it is, I must say I’m very impressed with the Indian drivers and at least you can flag a cab down anywhere, anytime, unlike Singapore.
My highway is set on much more interesting experiences in India and with Indian co-sojourners this year!
Hey restaurants in India are awesome!
And so are the ridiculously expensive hotels!
(Taj Hotel Mumbai)
UPDATE Nov 2008 : Many readers came into this post following the absolutely horrible terror attack on the Taj Hotel and surrounding areas. I wonder what has happened to the gateway of India 
Anyways, I’m due to be back in Mumbai next month but looks like the plans will have some changes now. Please pray for the poor victims.
My room in Hotel Kohinoor:
(Costs more than U$200 after corporate discounts - Rack rates are at least double! zzz)
In the meanwhile, a little bit more on my Mumbai experience on CNET Asia here.
8 Comments
January 14, 2008 at 8:50 am
Glad you had a good time in Mumbai. Love the photos and comments you posted- almost enticed me to go visit there again
but the Bombay I have memories of was stinky and crowded and desperately tugged at my heartstrings as I saw utter poverty and hardship all around. What IS amazing though, is the people’s resilience and good humour in every situation- hats off to them for that. Hindustan Zindabad! Long live India!
January 14, 2008 at 11:53 am
ahhh..so that is where the pic of you and the turban came from…
So like is this one of those weddings that you dance into the wee hours in the morning? coz if it is…that is so wicked awesome man..keke
January 14, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Awesome Pics
Love the turban…suits u to a T! Make it a permanent attraction man!
Mumbai is truly a wonderful city, spent a good 2 over weeks there, but around Bollywood stars area…so not much poverty to see. That said, India is a land of great contrasts, highly recommend everyone to visit. Incredible India I say!
January 31, 2008 at 11:35 am
hey… cool blogs you have. though i am abit confused as to where i should be leaving my comments hheee..
you look v.different with and without glasses.
i did briefly went thru some of your entries..particularly the taiwan trip ones.. lol. I saw that little squirrel too..and yah! hehe. i was at XMD too and pity i didnt get a shot with the cutie.
July 26, 2008 at 5:54 pm
[...] A few months ago, Nic had the chance to fly to India. He came back with two gorgeous saris so that I can match his turban. [...]
November 28, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Yes, for the thousands of you reading in because of the Mumbai Terror attacks – actually I’m supposed to be back in Mumbai next month.
The photos here of Taj hotel and gateway of India are the same places under terror siege right now. Please pray for the poor victims.
November 29, 2008 at 7:21 am
As Muslim terrorists destroy India’s grand temples, works of art built on grand scale that come from heart and mind, Hindus will keep building them, this has been the case since Islam invaded old India since around 600AD, but lost lives cannot be brought back. The destruction still continues to this day. I suppose all of this is how it is planned by the great force up there. I am so sorry that I did not visit India and stayed at this hotel, probably it cannot be restored.
November 30, 2008 at 1:20 pm
[...] was supposed to be in Mumbai anytime around this period and was just there at the Taj Hotel in Jan of this year. As if the reality of the whole terror was not close enough, this whole [...]