Street moments

We thought it might make for a nice change of pace to include a few shots of life on the street, many of them taken from the car/taxi/rickshaw as we ride along (hence the blur here and there--sorry).  

Here's a common sight:  three on a motorbike, daddy driving, sari-clad mama riding side-saddle with sleeping baby on her lap. About 50% of the time, the child appears to be all she is holding onto. 

In this case, no helmets.

Sometimes the bike has to carry larger families...at least this father of three has a helmet?

We weren't sure whether this man was shepherding his herd or just hitching a ride...

 

 

According to our friends here, Indians all over the country spend hours each night watching popular tv dramas and much of the following day talking about the calamities that unfolded the night before;  they seem to love their series as much as they love cricket!  Having a TV is clearly a high priority, as is finding a spot for one's satellite dish.

And here are a few of the signs on our daily route that never fail to brighten our day. 

 

And a personal favorite at the on-ramp to the new bridge that connects Bandra and central Bombay: