We went to explore Chembur a little more. Walking on pavement is not always possible so we do like locals and walk a lot on the road. You have to really look out for all the traffic; taxiricksjaws, motorcycles and cars drive chaoticly together trying to be faster then the other. They are horning their claxons continuously to let everybody know they are coming and they sometimes use their hands for pointing out direction in stead of having blinking lights. Survival in the city, trying to safely walk and cross the streets without getting hit by one of them.
The little shops along the road look dirty and abondoned like they haven't had customers in years. Eventough some definately have their charm; colorful shrines, flowers and incense make them quite attractive. Even for a person who doesn't need anything that they would sell.
There are multiple restaurants to choose from. From a distance they seem always full of people but there is always space for us. Locals eat a light meal at lunchtime so usually they are fastly gone again. We found a 'Pure Veg' restaurant Krishna where we had a nice lunch. We noticed that the standard portions are almost big enough to share one together but somehow we still like to order two different dishes and some naanbread. The price is around 1 euro per dish.
Around town men, woman and children are making preparations for the Diwali Festival. They sit with big piles of orange flowers everywhere on the pavement making strings for decoration. We have been wondering how the flowerheads survive after a few days but they still look brighter then ever. The streets are also getting more and more decorated with lights, Diwali is the festival of light. (And time to dye your hair orange.)
The little shops along the road look dirty and abondoned like they haven't had customers in years. Eventough some definately have their charm; colorful shrines, flowers and incense make them quite attractive. Even for a person who doesn't need anything that they would sell.
There are multiple restaurants to choose from. From a distance they seem always full of people but there is always space for us. Locals eat a light meal at lunchtime so usually they are fastly gone again. We found a 'Pure Veg' restaurant Krishna where we had a nice lunch. We noticed that the standard portions are almost big enough to share one together but somehow we still like to order two different dishes and some naanbread. The price is around 1 euro per dish.
Diwali flowers
Around town men, woman and children are making preparations for the Diwali Festival. They sit with big piles of orange flowers everywhere on the pavement making strings for decoration. We have been wondering how the flowerheads survive after a few days but they still look brighter then ever. The streets are also getting more and more decorated with lights, Diwali is the festival of light. (And time to dye your hair orange.)
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