"Monumental" Monsoon

The monsoons in Bombay can provide for some really good pictures of the landmarks in Bombay, pictured against the dark skies.

6 weird things about me

Got tagged by Shainu to pen down 6 weird things about myself. Somehow, I have a VERY bad feeling that this one is not going to go too well.....Hey I got the first one...

1. I generally tend to believe in my inability to do things......(now go and figure that one out)!!!
2. I absolutely HATE it when someone leaves a book lying around on the floor.
3. I cant stand it if someone apart from my Dad so much as touches the steering wheel / pedals of my car. Actually, the exception for Dad is coz he err....owns the car (put your own recollection of an embarassed smile here) !!!
4. I suck at quizzes that matter, yet I like to believe that I am one of the world's best quizzers.
5. My right foot starts vibrating horribly after a close shave while driving.
6. I absolutely LOVE to pull chubby cheeks, but despise it when someone attempts to do the same to me. (My friend, A and Mom will fume at me, if they see this!!!)

Now, the principle of tagging stipulates that I tag 6 other people. However, taking into consideration the abysmal no. of people actually bothering to read this blog, that is going to be one hell of a difficult task. Still, I'll try. So, I tag

• Riaan
• Darshan
• Adi
• Vish
• Chetan
• Open slot - up for grabs!!! (got this idea from Shainu)
  

Route No. 66

After a lazy Saturday in office, my feet take me to Fort Market for the journey home. After a long wait of 15 min, I spot her in the distance - the red standing out nicely against the white backdrop of the RBI Central Office. A brief halt, and we are off!!! Past the huge dome of the GPO, the spires of VT and the BMC headquarters, the old lady of Boribunder, we crawl. Then, its smooth sailing past the JJ School of Arts, Crawford Market, Bombay Police HQ and of course, St. Xavier's High School. It is on this stretch that the driver begins to display the true abilities of the red behemoth. The rush of cool evening air through the front window of the upper deck adds to the romance of the atmosphere. Then, we are in the crowded Girgaon zone. Still, the driver manages to make 'er move pretty fast, thanks to the people and cars scurrying out of the way in fright!!! But, she jerks and lurches about uncertainly. She is clearly not in her element on these crowded roads. After a brief race against an accelerating local past Charni Road, we are at Opera House. Oblivious of the oncoming vehicles, she cuts through the south-bound traffic and begins to get comfortable again. Unfortunately, it's now time to say goodbye. With a roar full of promise, she zooms out of sight.

Ahhh!!! The ultimate thrill of travelling in a double decker!!!

Last week's rains caused quite a lot of chaos here, most of which was due to the panic which set in amongst the people when they recalled the horrors of 26/7. Still, the first rains in Bombay are always fun!!!