Roller-Coaster Ride in Mumbai

I'm on a two week vacation to visit my sister & folks in Mumbai.  I believe the last time I was here was in 1989 - it has been a while.  I don't have too many memories from my previous trips to Mumbai, however, I am loving the city a lot this time around.

Today was the first day I got out of my sister's apartment to trek around the area.  And, the most convenient way to do it has been to hop in an auto-rickshaw - convenient and thrilling.  The way that these three wheeled speedsters edge into and out of a swarm of other auto-rickshaws; squeezing in between the taxis, cars, and buses, and navigating around pedestrians only to stop on a dime when called for can't help but quicken the pulse and keep you on the edge of your seat!  Although, being on the edge of the seat on the ride might not be such a good idea.  The most amazing thing is that while all of our senses were being assaulted the whole time - the constant honks, the smell, the potholes in the road, the sights of a busy city - I never saw any of these urban chariot drivers so much as nick another thing.  Mumbai has the same vibe for me as NYC.  The pace is relentless in an energizing way.

As a postscript, I did see a Pizza Hut, a SubWay, and a McDonald's.  Oh! And, the McDonald's here has a delivery service - we passed a McDonald's delivery guy on his motorcycle in our auto-rickshaw.  How cool is that?!