Last Updated on September 16, 2013 by Babita
I am back! After taking a great and extended summer vacation to India, I am back. The vacation was much needed and although I was not feeling it at that time, I am glad I went away. I have come back refreshed, rejuvenated and raring to go. My time in Bombay (Mumbai) was fantastic and I almost feel like bragging about it to who ever is willing to listen. I went to places I never been before, ate food I had never eaten before, met with so many wonderful people, caught up relatives and extended family members, and most importantly spent time with my parents and my siblings.
My girls TEE and S had a great time too. Any worries I had of them not adapting to the Mumbai climate and environment were dismissed as soon as we touched down. They had tons of fun with their cousins. Having absolutely no extended family in US, it was a welcome change for them as they met and spent time with their grandparents, uncles and aunts. When it was time to return we came back with heavy hearts. TEE and S wanted to spend some more time in Bombay.
Any way all good things have to come to an end. In our case it has only been paused until we go over again. The schools have begun and for the first time in my life as a mom, both TEE and S are in school the whole day. I have more than enough time in my hands and I have some great projects lined up. So watch out for this space and in the meantime I hope you enjoy the pictures I have of our vacation in India…
It rained all the time and this was the lovely view from my brother-in-law’s condo.
It’s always bumper to bumper traffic even when there is no traffic.
These were taken by TEE while traveling around Mumbai Streets.
As much as TEE loves to get henna tattoo on her hand, S absolutely hates it.
Had to have some Indian-Chinese delicacy (Chicken Manchurian) while we were there..
Visited the Sanjay Gandhi National Park which is literally my Mother-in-law’s backyard. The girls got an opportunity to say hi to their four legged friends.
 Breathtaking view from top of the park.
Visited the Pagoda which is just on the far end of Mumbai. It has been in construction since 1997 and when completed will boast of having the biggest meditation center.
 Any trip to Bombay is incomplete without a trip to the beach.
And we traveled through the infamous Mumbai trains. We could only muster the courage to do it on a Sunday.
Since it was on TEE’s bucket list we visited Gateway of India.
S was more interested in the cotton candy
and the spectacular view of Marine Lines. I wish whole of Mumbai could be like this.
Nightime in Mumbai. The road are decked with lights to welcome the Lord Ganesh for the festival of Ganesh Chathurti.
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Beautiful pics babs n lovely post too. Took me right back to mumbai 🙂
I love the Henna tattoo, so cool! What a wonderful vacation you had.
These are some amazing photos. The architecture in India is absolutely exquisite.
Oh wow it looks like you had an amazing time. It looks like such a beautiful country. x
That henna looks amazing. Alsot, you vacation looked like alot of fun!
Wow, India! I would love to go there one day. Love the hand pic! Glad you enjoyed your vacay. I really need to get away soon!
I am glad you had a great time. Looks like you had an amazing time. I am glad that you were able to let your kids see the culture and visit with their family.
looks like a great place to check out if you’re traveling 😀
The henna is so pretty and OMG so close to that Lion! WOW! Looks like your family had a wonderful time
I have many friends who go back and forth to India all the time. Your pictures make me want to join them! Someday …
I remember when my daughter met her grandma who lives in Cuba! She enjoyed so much their way of life feeding the chickens and other animals as well as milking the cows!
looks like u had a ace trip-great pictures! that Chicken Manchurian looks delish!!
Great photos. It looks like you and your girls really had a great time. I would love to go to India some day.
Mumbai, what a beautiful city! Yum yum yum, the cotton candy is always delicious 😀 And I love the henna!
Wow these are gorgeous photos. I bet you had an awesome fun time in Bombay for your holidays. Envy setting in here 🙂
How beautiful your photos are! Welcome back from your vacation. It’s always wonderful to be on one, and it is almost always heartbreaking to leave it – and be back to “normal” life. I have always loved the henna tattoos – and I love how intricate and beautiful they are!
What beautiful photos. I so wish that I could go there. Seeing Lions up close and personal what a treat and I want to head to the beach as well. That chicken dish also looks delicious. Happy you enjoyed your vacation.
I have never had the opportunity to travel to Bombay, but your amazing photos made me feel as though I was there with you. Not only did the food and henna tattoos look amazingly beautiful, the scenery was gorgeous. I’m very jealous of your trip but happy for you that you could take it! 🙂
I love the night picture. It changes the entire look of a city!
It looks and sounds like you had a lovely time. I can’t imagine sitting in that traffic though. I love the henna tattoos those are stunning!
Great pictures! Looks like you had an amazing vacation.
That looks like an absolutely amazing vacation. I have always wanted to visit India. Your pictures make me want to go even more!
WOW! I think that sounds like one of the most amazing vacations ever! I dream about visiting India. I want to see everything you saw. Those pictures are amazing!
Thank you Amber
How wonderful for you that you had such a fabulous visit. You know it’s a good one when you don’t want to leave! I enjoyed your pictures.
Thanks Rosey
Looks like someone had a lovely time!
What beautiful pics! I like the one with a golden dome or tower of a building. It’s always nice to see what buildings in other countries look like.
Thanks Mel. I loved the golden dome (Pagoda) too. Hopefully the next time I am over there, it will be fully constructed.
I have a dear friend who returned recently from India, she feel in love with it and plans to return next year. She is a photographer.
Welcome back! Great pictures! I love the henna tattoos. Would love to get one someday for fun. Glad you had a nice visit.
It’s so nice that you and your family got to enjoy such a beautiful vacation. Love all the animals.:)
How wonderful that your daughters got to meet the family and enjoy such a wonderful vacation. The pictures are gorgeous. I love the henna tattoos!!
Welcome back!! What a beautiful place Bombay is. I have only seen pictures and read about it. How nice that you got to spend some extended time there. I am so green with envy.
Thank Terry. I loved every minute over there and mostly I loved the fact that my girls had a great time…