In Mumbai waren wir nicht sehr lange, haben unsere Zeit dennoch ganz gut ausgenutzt. Unser Zug kam am fruehen morgen um 4.45 in Mumbai an, nach 34 Stunden Zugfahrt. Wir waren dannach ziemlich muede und mussten uns auch gleich erstmal ins Bett legen und ein paar Stunden schlafen. Dannach haben wir uns in den Grossstadtrummel Mumbai's gestuerzt. Unser Hotel war in Colaba was ein etwas reicheres und saubereres Viertel Mumbai's am Meer ist. Generell erinnert die Gegend dort ein wenig an London, da vieles von der britischen Besatzung erbaut worden ist. Wir haben uns auch das "Gateway to India" angeschaut, ein Tor durch das die letzten britischen Truppen aus Indien abgezogen sind. Ausserdem haben wir uns das Taj Mahal (Hotel) und die Insel Elephanta angeguckt. Auf der Insel gab es sehr viele "niedliche" Affen und uns wurde auch gleich eine Flasche Limonde von nem Affen aus den Haenden gestohlen. Ausser der Affen gab es auf der Insel auch noch beeindruckende Hoehlen Tempel, die dem Gott Shiva gewidmet waren.
We haven't been in Mumbai that long, however we managed to use limited time well. After a 34 hour train ride we arrived in Mumbai at 4.45am. Even though the train ride was quite comfortable we have been really tired on arrival. After the few hours rest in the hotel we made off to explore busy Mumbai. We mainly stayed in Colaba and Churchgate, which are the posher areas where the British colonists had a big influence. We went for a stroll along the seaside and past the Gateway to India and the Taj Mahal (Hotel) . We were thinking about spending a night at the Taj Mahal, however that would have used up most of our budget. The next day we went to see Elephanta Island. There were lots of sweet little monkeys and one immediately convinced Jakob (with threatening gestures) to hand over his lemonade. Apart from being bullied by monkeys we also managed to see the Temple caves dedicated to Shiva.
We haven't been in Mumbai that long, however we managed to use limited time well. After a 34 hour train ride we arrived in Mumbai at 4.45am. Even though the train ride was quite comfortable we have been really tired on arrival. After the few hours rest in the hotel we made off to explore busy Mumbai. We mainly stayed in Colaba and Churchgate, which are the posher areas where the British colonists had a big influence. We went for a stroll along the seaside and past the Gateway to India and the Taj Mahal (Hotel) . We were thinking about spending a night at the Taj Mahal, however that would have used up most of our budget. The next day we went to see Elephanta Island. There were lots of sweet little monkeys and one immediately convinced Jakob (with threatening gestures) to hand over his lemonade. Apart from being bullied by monkeys we also managed to see the Temple caves dedicated to Shiva.
Dear Jakob and Marieke thinking of you, I hope you are enjoying your trip in india ,
ReplyDeleteI think specialy for Jakob it must be big cultural shock, I think the colour, energy of the people and contrast between the posh(rich)and poor, some time it is difficult to understand India, it is wast in every aspect the culture is rich and diverce, languge, dress, food, biodiversity....I love my country, I hope India gives you the answers what you are searching for:).