Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Bombay

I still remember my first train ride to this city. The excitement of finally going to bbay (previously i had to cancel twice) and this time it wasn't supposed to be just a trip. Initially it seemed very much like delhi because of hindi being the preferred language. But very soon I began to see the difference. This wasn't just another city. This wasn't just another seaside. This is Bombay !!



There is something about this city, something which can only be felt although I'm still hoping to explain it with this post. There's something in the air as a friend of mine put it and all of us agreed to. There are so many other nice cities in the country but there's something different about  bombay. The madness the rush the freedom the sea the lights the sky scrapers the hotness the rains and "It's my life" attitude makes it the place to be.



I always feel that the city is looking after me, a protective blanket, a feeling of being home and a very happening home at that :)

My balcony view. Courtesy - Nikhil Agarwal


Whenever any of my friends visit I feel like it's my duty to take them around and make sure they love the city which they always do. Although there are some who don't appreciate the awesomeness and I find it extremely difficult to stay friends with them henceforth :P

If you're in town remember that Elephanta caves isn't really bombay but this is - MyMumbaiChecklist.

11 comments:

  1. It's about the people who care yet don't. About, street food and craziness. At the same time sophisticated eateries and silence that speaks a lot !
    It's a wonderful city :) You fellows made me louve it more !

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  3. Oh yes i loved this post to the core coz it's abt Mumbai/Bombay. Love every little thing abt this place, even if there r things tht i dont like, the good things override the bad ones totally! :)

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  4. @Natasha: :)

    @Ria: yes it's quite awesome :)

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  5. Ooooh... I LOVE Bombay!! You've put up really nice pics... I love the 'balcony view' pic too... and yeah, it's slightly difficult to explain that 'feeling' you experience when it comes to Bombay :)

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  6. @Venice: I knew you'll get it :)

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  7. I love the city too. I cried when I had to leave the city for a quieter and more calm Bangalore. But over the years I fell in Love with Bangalore. It almost feels like, Bombay (and not Mumbai :) )was my first crush and Bangalore, My Love :)
    Nice Post Kanishk.

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  8. @VS: I visited bangalore recently... Nice place... liked the pub street... but it does need a beach :P

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  9. Very true :) A cool nice beach! :)

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  10. yar it is one of my dreams to visit this city of dreams! Mumbai evokes a special emotion that cant be describes in words :)

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  11. @AS: Seems you already love bombay... you must visit rather live in this city even if it's for a short duration :)

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