After two long days of bedrest- I could no longer be kept down. David made arrangements to stay at another Marriott about 25 minutes away- for a different experience and another 5 star hotel. We are on Juhu beach on the Arabian Sea. We have a wonderful view of the sea- and woke up very relaxed- and happy to have a change of scenery- for me it really helps pass the time. Today counts as day 7 in the wait. Today we sat in the executive concierge lounge and had a nice breakfast overlooking the ocean. We followed up with a day of shopping in Bandera. We really had fun. We took a harrowing ride in an Auto Rickshaw- a 3 wheeled automobile- that are black and yellow and abundant in Mumbai- they look like a swarm of yellow jackets on the roads. The drivers are crazy, and aggessive- as they have to be with this number of people from every walk of life on the roads.What a great adventure.
We had a nice lunch following at the Bombay Cafe for lunch- and I even found a new brand of haagen daz icecream- bavarian chocolate- it was very good- my first real taste of what felt like being back in the states. Last night we went out to this great beautiful Italian restaurant - I wish I could say I enjoyed the food for all its extravagance- but- No. Too bad too- as it was so very attractive. There is a special night club here as well- that is the main attraction to Bollywood stars. Apparently this is the place to be for Movie actors and Actresses in India. There Hollywood is called Bollywood. The name of the discotheque is "Enigma" Too bad I wouldn't recognize a single one (star)- If I stepped on their toes!
It was the first full sunny day I have seen here just beautiful today- and made for good memories of this place. We feel like we are on a second honey moon. A good thing too- since we celebrate our ten year anniversay in September.
We have had such a nice experience here with the people who have been very helpful and dedicated to taking a personal interest in seeing that we are having a good time. The staff in both Marriotts have been wonderful. David posted a nice little write up for the Courtyard Marriott- on a travel site- and did it for fun- he ended up causing us to get a little extra attention- as they saw it - without us telling them- and gave us a free escort taxi- to this hotel. We were so pleased.
All is well- and I remain patient so far......
Thinking of so many of you from across the miles- and especially thinking of my dear Ellison and missing her so very much!
I am glad you checked out Juhu Beach - it's pretty awesome! Did you eat any of the syrupy icee stuff they sell? Did you try sugarcane or barbequed corn from the wagons on the sides of the roads? My family lives in Bandra!!! I can't believe you were there!!!!! I am glad that you have been treated well overall; I really can't wait to just chat with you about your experiences at leisure....and to listen to the emotion and excitement in your voice as you relate your auto rickshaw ride! Dear heavens, those are insane sometimes. Please keep your hands and legs inside the vehicle at all times :)
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