Lovely name

Lovely name for a restaurant in Bandra! Crust Around the corner!

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African Tulip tree

An African Tulip tree in Bandra.

Spathodea is a genus in the plant family Bignoniaceae. The single species it contains, Spathodea campanulata, is commonly known as the African tulip tree. The tree grows between 7–25 m tall and is native to tropical dry forests of Africa. It has been nominated as among 100 of the "World's Worst" invaders. Wikipedia

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Natural tunnel

There is a natural tunnel for cylists on the cycling track in the Bandra Kurla Complex. It ensures that a cyclist never gets bored!

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Old woman's shoe

An artist's depiction of the Old Woman's Shoe that is a tourist attraction in Malabar Hill. This mural is in Vile Parle.

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Burdened

Beast of burden. He collects all the littered plastic and paper to sell it for recycling. This is outside a prominent entertainment venue in Bandra. 

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Smug

A smug sparrow watching the world pass by from his perch on the banyan tree.

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Summer sky

The Mumbai summer sky.

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Slow

 Wonder how much longer the sign is going to be there!

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CDP Theme Day - Cyclists

Cyclists seen on my Sunday morning ride in Bandra Kurla Complex.

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Golden shower tree

Amaltas also known as Rajvraksha in Ayurveda has bright yellow flowers. It is considered as one of the most beautiful trees of India. 

This is one of the trees in full bloom in the Bandra Kurla Complex.

Cassia fistula, also known as golden shower, purging cassia, Indian laburnum, Kani Konna, Konna Poo or pudding-pipe tree, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It is the official state flower of Kerala state in India. Wikipedia

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Flight

A beautiful flight of imagination of the artist. Spotted this mural in Vile parle.

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Mumbai summer

These are discarded grinding stones used in Indian kitchens, filled with water for the birds, dogs and cats during the Mumbai summer when temperatures go up to 40c. This is in the Bandra Kurla Complex.

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Foodie heaven

The male Asian Koel is stupefied at the amount of berries surrounding him on the banyan tree!

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Skywatch

Skywatch from the big metal bird landing in Mumbai.

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Mumbai Airport

A sign that the aircraft is being readied for a flight. This is the aircraft that flew us from Mumbai to London,

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Birds cruising

Birds cruising in a blue sky with lovely clouds.

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Hey guys I am in Coulsdon, United Kingdom. Am taking a holiday during which I will be travelling so no blogs

for a month. Will be visiting Amsterdam, Ghent and Berlin and maybe a couple of other cities if possible. Since this is a 

blog exclusively about Mumbai I will only be posting on my Instagram and Facebook, Twitter accounts and once I return 

shall post on my travel blog. Click on the links below if you wish to follow my travels.

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Cobbler

 A cobbler on the street in his licenced shop in Bandra. The board/sign on his shop reads 'Shri Geeta Usray Chappal (slipper)'

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Reflection

In the rear view mirror you will see a pile of tender coconuts, a popular refreshing drink in summer.

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Mumbai blooms

Tabebuia rosea, also called pink poui, and rosy trumpet tree in the Bandra Kurla Complex in full bloom.

Tabebuia has pink flowers and is known as 'Cherry Bloosoms of Penang' as these pink flowers resemble Japan's cherry blossom. But they are in actual not cherry blossom.

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