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Was this because of the rain? Is the never say die attitude of our fellow city dwellers giving way to paranoia that they'll get caught in another"26/7-like" deluge?
Or is it the double digit inflation, which is forcing us all to stay indoors in an attempt to curb expenses? I wonder...
Despite the decay in the city, south Bombay still retains its old world charm, perhaps like it always has... I wonder again. It is indeed a visual treat to drive along the Marine Drive promenade, with mighty waves almost kissing the cars. And the colonial buildings of Fort, which I hope will be conserved for the future generations to see. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOQm3duQ-69CmXtY_zrEPSBAz7WR0JPt8C3HvFu61HOzD6Cq8WDmV9l8sK7sV7F4bqUoiE2TSGz6NHLTQMuZRfcetr6-uSe2sFCWWSOI5VmvXnZHUWYejd8VsIVbRcX3QiS_BjKOg6u8H/s200/27072008113.jpg)
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Talking of decay in city, I am told by friends who have grown-up here that Irani cafes were an institution for many years. but as I read these institutions are dying out for various reasons - lack of interest in the younger generation, etc. etc.
Neeti and I went to one such Irani cafe - nothing beats "bhurji pao", "bun maska" and steaming hot tea as you watch the rain pouring outside. As we get carried into a reverie, we realise, we have to drive back home another 35 kms in this downpour, before the flooding starts.... yes the paranoia is there!
2 comments:
Great. Keep the posts coming rain or thunder?
Hey, nice blog :-)
Love
Neelima
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