After passing out for 3 hours and having only weird dreams I eventually came around. Had a few hours to kill before Julia arrived in Mumbai so decided to go for a long walk along Marine Drive. A bit embarrassed to admit I was too scared to start exploring in full force alone.
Marine drive seems to be the meeting hot spot for young couples who are courting or for families. I also got the sense that it's a place for people to take a break from the chaos that is Mumbai; just stare across the bay and be mezmerised by the calm water. There are lots of hawkers selling nuts, and snacks all along the drive.
I just walked up and down a few times, but again felt a bit wary of all the gawking locals.
The sunset was exquisite. A big red ball of fire setting over the horizon. I sat on the wall for a bit watching it go down and allowed the undulating ocean to calm my nerves!
Julia arrived a few hours later. Her nerves were also shot having had an even scarier cab ride in the dark. Good to see her after 10 months! We spent the first hour downloading our first impressions of the city!
Famished, we then went around the corner to the hotel reccomended restaurant which unfortunately turned out to be a Pizzeria.
Over a pizza and a pasta we vowed to be brave over the next couple of days and to really make the most of this foreign city.
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