tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post6500547014792231157..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Mumbai: Magic Mixed with MadnessJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79858552749899872542015-10-06T22:00:01.098-07:002015-10-06T22:00:01.098-07:00I'm like you in that I often to research after...I'm like you in that I often to research after the trip (especially if I'm writing a blog post about it). I like your pictures of the street life and also of that fabulously grand hotel. The men delivering the tiffin boxes reminds me of Penang as the Indians and Malays have that tradition, too. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70664298386307613472015-10-06T15:37:44.959-07:002015-10-06T15:37:44.959-07:00Thanks for this wonderful introduction to Mumbai. ...Thanks for this wonderful introduction to Mumbai. It sounds like a fascinating place. Love the photo of the dabbawalas...Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-46467468822179102962015-10-06T11:12:12.614-07:002015-10-06T11:12:12.614-07:00Some cultural extremes in Mumbai but for the most ...Some cultural extremes in Mumbai but for the most part you showed an interesting place to visit. To note, we wouldn't eat from the street vendors in Toronto - just to be on the safe side. <br />Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33082984800224090882015-10-06T09:58:56.182-07:002015-10-06T09:58:56.182-07:00Jackie, I think India is an amazing country. I ha...Jackie, I think India is an amazing country. I haven't been to Mumbai, but I would love to stay one night in luxury like that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954477073768042790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10929349105144657082015-10-06T08:43:02.534-07:002015-10-06T08:43:02.534-07:00Well depicted glory and grimness! Wonderful photo...Well depicted glory and grimness! Wonderful photos. What an experience it must have been!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76061350976240740602015-10-05T22:59:15.184-07:002015-10-05T22:59:15.184-07:00A lot ofvery poor people while the rich live in sp...A lot ofvery poor people while the rich live in splendour. I have been to India and saw it for myselfMargaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76845240386408269422015-10-04T07:30:38.909-07:002015-10-04T07:30:38.909-07:00We didn't see the 'glitz' side of the ...We didn't see the 'glitz' side of the city but that wasn't what we were looking for - we wanted history and got a large serving. We'd like to expand our explorations in the country - New Delhi would be an interesting place. Thanks for stopping by!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66235821933924537802015-10-04T05:12:07.814-07:002015-10-04T05:12:07.814-07:00I wasn't really a fan of Mumbai - It had its g...I wasn't really a fan of Mumbai - It had its glitz but I found it just too overwhelming even with its occasional flashes of glamour. I much preferred New Delhi. Shobhahttp://www.justgoplacesblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-60654269645963864372015-10-03T21:16:40.560-07:002015-10-03T21:16:40.560-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08326661930476175092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-90147339083733471012015-10-03T13:37:06.254-07:002015-10-03T13:37:06.254-07:00Why, thank you Becky. You made my day!Why, thank you Becky. You made my day!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85132192295436152692015-10-03T13:36:45.034-07:002015-10-03T13:36:45.034-07:00It was so crazy but so fabulous - you'd absolu...It was so crazy but so fabulous - you'd absolutely love it, Paula! Thanks for commenting!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-89981665885574982272015-10-03T13:35:50.266-07:002015-10-03T13:35:50.266-07:00It had always been on mine, but not Joel's and...It had always been on mine, but not Joel's and I am surprised that we'd BOTH like to explore further and for a longer period of time after our brief introduction to it. Thanks for stopping by Kathy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71003071007352160912015-10-03T04:06:20.957-07:002015-10-03T04:06:20.957-07:00This was fascinating! I've never seen India p...This was fascinating! I've never seen India portrayed with such a variety of photos like this before. Great job! :DTrekking with Beckyhttp://www.trekkingwithbecky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87780245343787088752015-10-02T19:15:39.247-07:002015-10-02T19:15:39.247-07:00I would love how frenetic and OTT this place is. I...I would love how frenetic and OTT this place is. I fully understand that I could never prepare myself for how very manic it is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725998933087860997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70470420271821277852015-10-02T14:31:16.685-07:002015-10-02T14:31:16.685-07:00India looks like a very interesting country to vis...India looks like a very interesting country to visit although it has never been on my bucket list. However you may have convinced me it is worthwhile touring!Kathy Marrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096591807957091449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58340146158092418612015-10-02T07:04:18.872-07:002015-10-02T07:04:18.872-07:00Thanks Rachel for your interest in the cruise - it...Thanks Rachel for your interest in the cruise - it was a fabulous one, that's for sure!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38203388345562203382015-10-02T07:03:30.615-07:002015-10-02T07:03:30.615-07:00They are so delightfully different and that's ...They are so delightfully different and that's what I think I loved most about the entire cruise - every place was so different from my day-to-day life that I came back thinking and feeling differently about so many things.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91714764640490416702015-10-02T07:02:16.532-07:002015-10-02T07:02:16.532-07:00Glad you are enjoying India -- I was so taken with...Glad you are enjoying India -- I was so taken with the street scenes, the people, the stimulation! Thanks for the visit Krista!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18587670610617933442015-10-02T06:22:29.335-07:002015-10-02T06:22:29.335-07:00I am following your cruise progress jealously! Mum...I am following your cruise progress jealously! Mumbai sounds fascinating!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007829771906440912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41867517189293208352015-10-01T19:13:20.939-07:002015-10-01T19:13:20.939-07:00Very interesting! It would be so awesome to visit ...Very interesting! It would be so awesome to visit India. Like you, I would enjoy seeing the daily vignettes of the city. Things are so different there.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263301081869858071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-88487721552237665382015-10-01T12:35:53.676-07:002015-10-01T12:35:53.676-07:00I'm enjoying your India posts SO much, Jackie....I'm enjoying your India posts SO much, Jackie. :-) I've never been to this part of the world and I'm mesmerized by your photos, historical tidbits, and personal observations. :-) The street scenes are my favorite. :-) ramblingtarthttp://www.ramblingtart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-23998426258914868082015-10-01T07:50:42.236-07:002015-10-01T07:50:42.236-07:00Oh Jenny, how I envy your many travels to Mumbai. ...Oh Jenny, how I envy your many travels to Mumbai. Afraid it really is on the other side of the world for us and not the easiest place to reach. (India doesn't make its visa process easy or cheap for Americans either). We would love to go back and visit at a slower pace just to soak up all the wonder there is to be found there. Thanks for the lovely comment!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-37935872669033519832015-10-01T07:49:05.283-07:002015-10-01T07:49:05.283-07:00We had a fellow cruise passenger who refused to go...We had a fellow cruise passenger who refused to go to the hotel because she didn't 'want to be reminded of all that horror' and how sad that she missed such an important place in Mumbai history and one of the most peaceful, luxurious places we've ever seen. Thanks for the comment, Cathy.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75842373491222184912015-10-01T07:47:43.535-07:002015-10-01T07:47:43.535-07:00It was an intense course in big cities, India and ...It was an intense course in big cities, India and all that is wonderful about travel. You would love it, Amy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18259760191557778902015-10-01T07:46:27.595-07:002015-10-01T07:46:27.595-07:00Thanks for hosting the linkup!Thanks for hosting the linkup!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com