Some pictures from Mumbai

Shopping for basics ...no that is not me...

Having a shave...


Flower street near Crawford Markets - an essential for decorating ones car...
Some street food...looks enticing doesn't it? ha ha to you who dares...

And more scenes from Crawford Markets...


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