We have visited Elephanta island, 9 kms from Bombai, an hour journey on a small boat. There is a spectacular view of Bombay's coastline from the boat. A never ending panorama of high rise buildings in the mist which would make New York look like a small place. We were so lucky, we could catch the the sunset against this backdrop. The Island is beautiful, only a few people live on it together with a lot of monkeys and dogs all specialised on tourists. People sell, dogs beg and monkeys steal.
The caves were pretty impressive, especially the three faced Shiva sculpture. it was all grey and badly lit, so itlooke dlike as it was just a picture your mind created out of the shadows on the wall of the cave.
By the time we got back it was after dusk and Bombay was lively again. You have to realise that the traffic you have seen during the day was nothing! The energy is bursting the traders keep calling you, the cars keep horning...it is actually unbearable after 15-20 minutes.
We hardly ate anything for the last two days since we landed. During the journey here, we couldn't wait to get the next meal but since we got here we have been craving for liquid and hardly had a proper meal. We forced outselves to have a dinner, and ate the normal portion, but felt soo full!!!I don't know where you get your energy but food is not the primary source here.
The caves were pretty impressive, especially the three faced Shiva sculpture. it was all grey and badly lit, so itlooke dlike as it was just a picture your mind created out of the shadows on the wall of the cave.
By the time we got back it was after dusk and Bombay was lively again. You have to realise that the traffic you have seen during the day was nothing! The energy is bursting the traders keep calling you, the cars keep horning...it is actually unbearable after 15-20 minutes.
We hardly ate anything for the last two days since we landed. During the journey here, we couldn't wait to get the next meal but since we got here we have been craving for liquid and hardly had a proper meal. We forced outselves to have a dinner, and ate the normal portion, but felt soo full!!!I don't know where you get your energy but food is not the primary source here.
Virag
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