1. Mumbai doesn't have many skyscrapers in its core. This shot of the Colaba area shows a few tall buildings, but not supertalls.
2. Taxis remain rather ancient.
3. Looking out towards the Arabian Sea.
4. The view of the Queen's Necklace.
5. Looking east :
6. Enjoying a salmon :
7. Enjoying the hot sunset.
9. Walking the streets is like a step back in time. I can't believe these buses are still running!
11. Nariman Point is the traditional financial district in Mumbai, which has a mix of both commercial and residential buildings.
15. Traffic-watching
18. Although the weather was fairly hot at about 35C in the afternoon, the air was dry, so it actually felt not bad. Not a drop of rain fell during my stay. It's the winter ... it's sunny everyday.
19. More skyscraper viewing around Nariman Point :
23. Walking east :
27. There is quite a large stock of fairly distinctive architecture, much of which is old and crumbling. Some look better maintained, such as these ones :
32. Another 5-star hotel, the Taj :
35. The view from the hotel :
More from Mumbai in part 2!
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