New Adventures

Today we got to do some more exploring around the city. Around 11:30 the other girls and I headed towards Carter Road, which is an area on the beach that eventually leads to Road 5,where we can find lots of cafes. We didn't realize how long Carter Road was though so we decided to turn around and go closer to home. When we were trying to explain to a rickshaw driver how to get us home, several people came up to offer us help. I really feel like nobody is ever alone in this city, if you need anything there is always someone there to help you. The four of us piled into the rickshaw, which is not normally allowed, but in India anything goes. While riding, we noticed the driver had never turned on the meter, so he was going to try and trick us out of money. When we paid him what we were told was the proper amount by someone who had helped us when we were trying to get a rickshaw, he told us we owed him more, so more people came around to help us. We ended up giving him a bit more because he had let four of us ride in the rickshaw, when normally only three of us should.
When we got out of the rickshaw, we noticed a restaurant, Mocha Mojo, that we decided to go into. It was completely decked out in 60's/70's style furniture. The food there was delicious and we all enjoyed ourselves a lot there. It is defintily a "must return!"
After Carter Road we spent some time around the apartment, and began making a very long list of everywhere we want to go. Rajna and Nishit came over and also helped us working on the list.
After that we headed to Mount Mary church. Again we road in a rickshaw, but this time in separate groups. As soon as we pulled up to the church, we were rushed by little boys selling candles for the church. They all crowded around us and were shouting. We have to keep walking though and ignore them. For me, this means I turn my "feelers" off, it's hard to ignore people who are trying so hard to get your attention, and I still think about it sometimes after wards, but if you give money to one person, everyone who sees you will ask you for money.
Inside the church was beautiful! All along the walls next to the pews there were paintings depicting the life of Jesus, we could not take pictures but it was all very beautiful. Over the front section of the church there was a quote, "All Generations are Blessed." To me this represents how many Indians see their lives as all being interconnected and attached to one another.
After going to the church we walked to Bandra Fort, located on the ocean. There many people just sat and were talking and hanging out. Sanjay, who had joined us at Mount Mary's, bought some street food that was like a spicy munchy mix. I only had a few bites, but I enjoyed it.
I continually find myself happy and enjoying myself here, but don't worry I am planning on coming home! :)
Peace, Love, and Elephant Kisses- Emmy