My A-Z of Mumbai Places
There has been a blogging challenge going on this month which I did not take part in – called the ‘A-Z Blog Challenge’, which requires the writer to post every day (except Sundays) thematically. Because I had been travelling quite a bit, I was not able to commit to this... Read More
You Photographing Me Photographing You
I always stop off at the Gateway of India if I am down south in Colaba. Because I love to see the tourists – mostly Indian – that flock to the site for a glimpse of history and a view of the sea. I also love the way that they... Read More
Ayesha Kumar – Bespoke Clothes Designer & Dressmaker
In the two years that I have lived in Bombay, I have not had the opportunity to have clothes made to my own design and fit. This is kind of crazy as tailors and dressmakers line every avenue of the city – and it is pretty much the norm for... Read More
The Sea Link – Mumbai’s greatest ever feat of engineering?
There are so many civil engineering projects going on in Mumbai right now – the Monorail, the Metro, the airport’s new terminal T2, road widening, road extensions and Expressways being built. None of them are finished or appear destined to ever be finished. I don’t think the city’s authorities can... Read More
Return to Camelot (and a new Del Trotter Bar!)
This is the one you’ve been waiting for folks! For me to finally go antiques shopping again. Well it’s the Camelot sale from today until 8th April and there was no way I was going to miss it. I hadn’t been to Camelot for ages – partly to do with... Read More
Photoessay : It’s all about the women!
Sorry you haven’t been hearing much from me lately. I’ve just come back from a trip to the UK to see friends and family (see my Facebook posting for lots of pictures).I will get my act together soon – in the meantime, here is my latest collection of group poses.... Read More
Colourful Holi, Colourful Barber Shop
Actually this post is not about Holi. This is the third year I’ve been India during Holi and the third year that Mr Jules and I have locked ourselves firmly inside the apartment. I think if I could go and see the Holi celebrations somewhere truly spiritual, I would be... Read More
Dhobi Ghat – The World’s Largest Outdoor Laundry
My photography group recently went on a fascinating excursion to Dhobi Ghat – the ‘World’s Largest Outdoor Laundry‘. An amazing view down into the Dhobi Ghat can be had from Mahalaxmi Station Bridge (further details of how to get into the laundry can be found at the bottom of this... Read More
Gourmet Saturday : Ping Pong (BKC)
I am writing this a little ahead of Saturday in case anyone requires dining-out inspiration for this weekend. We tried out Ping Pong at Bandra Kurla Complex a few weekends ago, when Mr Jules and I attended an interiors show at the temporary exhibition centre there (Mr Jules rather begrudgingly... Read More
Ubiquitous India: No 4 – Truck Hoppers
This blog is dedicated to the P-Js of Powai. All over India, on every road, from the busiest expressways to the narrowest country lane – there are people hitching rides or being transported on the back of commercial vehicles. They are lone riders, family groups, gangs of workers – or... Read More