Bhutas do Bombay

Because my father is from Mumbai, we have the distinction of seeing Mumbai as locals would, as we have spent many time in non-tourist areas,and my kids have seen a Mumbai that they never would see if they weren't here with my Dad. We continue to have many adventures and lots of laughs.

This is us outside the hotel waiting for our cars in the morning

First stop we headed to Suresh's house - my Father's friend from kindergarten. His grandson was at the house and my kids instantly made friends with him as they sat in the swing in the living room together

Dad, Asha, Suresh, and Mom

Travis and David sharing camera stories

Then we went to a local place for idli and dosa. The place was called Cafe Mysore, and we paid double price to sit in the airconditioned section! this was Travis and Elizabeth's first adventure into real local Gujarati food... and they loved it!

Jason even enjoyed some Thumbs Up - India's version of coke, but with no carbonation and a little curry!

Travis eating dosa which he claims, "Its just like hush puppies!"

Outside the restaurant

The other constant throughout this trip has been the Bhuta Immodium exchange. Courtesy of the food, water, and lack of sleep, and time change, all of us have become dependent on Immodium on this trip. In the mornings before we leave we all check our personal supply and start bargaining and exchanging to ensure we have enough to get through the day. In a country where bathrooms are scarce and also extremely dirty, or just holes in the ground, Immodium has become crack to the Bhutas. Today I probably would have sold my first born for some.