Missed flight

These guys missed their flight. Now waiting for the next flight! 😀

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Midnight blue

The moon ruling the roost in Bandra. 

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Barricades

Barricades kept ready to regulate traffic at a moment's notice in Bandra.

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Anxious

Passengers waiting anxiously to board the flight at Mumbai airport.

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Bird's eye view

Bird's eye view of the Thane creek that borders Mumbai, Thane Creek is a tidal creek in Maharashtra separating Thane and Navi Mumbai, forming a natural boundary.

Collage

 An intriguing mural at the Mumbai International Airport along the walkway in Arrivals.

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Reflections

Reflections at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport of Mumbai.

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Tree and building

I liked how the tree frames the building in the background.

I will be away for about a month.

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Back to back

 Arrival and departure at the Mumbai International Airport.

Vanishing point - CDP theme for September

Vanishing point viewed at the Vakola traffic signals.

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Sunrise

Sun making its way to scatter the clouds.

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In flight

Tried my hand at capturing a flamingo in flight. Lots to learn!

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Brighter half

The bright side of the moon on display. This is from my archives.

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Signage

Signs on the rear door of a cargo mini van in Bandra.

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Wet street

Out for a walk once it has stopped raining.

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Autorickshaws rule

Waiting at the crossroads in suburban Mumbai where the autorickshaws rule the roads.

Paan

Paan is a preparation consisting of areca nut, slaked lime, and a betel leaf, often with other ingredients, consumed for its stimulant and narcotic effects across South and Southeast Asia. The word "paan" itself comes from Indo-Aryan languages and refers to this mixture wrapped in a betel leaf. Its consumption is a cultural practice in many parts of Asia, though its farming and trade face challenges due to shifting consumer preferences and agricultural volatility. 

Generally had after a heavy meal as a dessert too, to aid digestion and as a mouth freshener.

The photos below are from a Paan vendor outside a restaurant in Bandra. More often 

not you will find them outside eating places.

Ingredients that go into the Paan

 Making of the paan

View of the contents in the Paan.

The Paan ready to eat!

The last 2 photos are Gemini AI generated. 

Chatting

A driver to driver chat on the street in Bandra.

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