Mumbai Part 2

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So I am leaving for Guwahati in the morning. No offense to Mumbai but it’s not my, um, cup of tea. I was only planning on spending two days here but the part of town I am in (Colaba) is very touristy and small. I am not interested in seeing the show of opulence surrounded by abject poverty. Of course the people are all nice here (except when I visited the famous Taj Majal Palace Hotel for a $10 martini). Man, I thought the Chinese invented selfies!

I finally found some great street food last night. Chicken tikka rolls are my calling! Had the usual inquiries as to whether I wanted a tour, a taxi, hash or cocaine. Normally all from the same person.

It’s a holiday here. I think it’s Ghandi’s bday today. I couldn’t do a tour etc. I am not against them per se. But there is something about an organized tour THROUGH world famous slums that I can’t get my head around. Call me close minded.

I am heading northeast in the morning via plane on my quest to get to the Tawang Valley near Tibet. Then will make my way thru to Bhutan to see my buddy Chhimi from Grad School and finally get a new hat!

Stop raining up there! Doesn’t the monsoon end EXACTLY on Oct 1?

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I am on a trip for about a year around the world. Well, really just Spain, Portugal, South Africa then Patagonia. The crown jewel. At least until the total Solar Eclipse July 2, 2019. My goals are to write, get better at the guitar, speak spanish better and learn from people. My background is unique.  I have worked in high finance, education, healthcare, economic development, international development, clean energy, and sustainability to a name a few. I come from a pretty simple Midwestern upbringing. But I have lived in many places and countries that gives credence to my ideas. My observations aren’t scientific, but rather intuitive with some experiential leanings. I can safely say it is nice to be out of the US right now.

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  1. I love hearing about this. Keep the posts coming. I also stayed in Colaba when I was there – I think at a place called Bentley. Yeah – overwhelming city.

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