We knew India would be loud, polluted, and overpopulated but we weren't at all prepared for it. The wealthiest of the wealthy with the poorest of the poor on the streets, the lush green valleys are dotted with massive piles of rubbish, and five star accommodations are steps away from neighboring slums. Looking beyond these steep contrasts, India has much to offer in colorful saris, delicious food, and extraordinary artwork.
India has 1.2 billion people and 19 million of them live in Mumbai. This was our first stop on our India tour and it was overwhelming in sight, smell, and sound. So much so we spent our first day napping and hiding from the constant honking of traffic, ignoring the first rule of jet lag: push through the first day. We did make it out to Marine Drive for a stroll and dinner.
The second day was more eventful. We visited the Ghandi museum, Gateway of India, and the Taj Mahal Hotel.
The Ghandi museum is 3 stories that depict Ghandi's major political activities and his life. We learned that there was a lot about Ghandi and India that we never learned about.
The Gateway and hotel was full of tourists and people selling childsized balloons. Both beautiful colossal works of architecture and definitely worth a visit.
We took a day trip to Elephanta Island on an hour ride wobbly boat across the Arabian Ocean. This is the part of India that encaptured us - the beautiful stone sculptures all carved directly from the mountain rock. And monkeys.
-Priscilla
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