Friday, April 27, 2012

Suburbia

Righto. So where was I? Oh yeah, trying to survive the vicissitudes of Mumbai's suburban life.

If there is one thing I can't get my mind around is why there are so many stray dogs in these parts and why, hell why, do they insist on howling in unison through the night.


And what is the matter with these women who absolutely must do their groceries in their night gowns!

Also, did you know that the domestic help in these parts think they can go AWOL and still expect a full month's salary? I'll make them talk to the shriveling  hand that is now scarred because of strong detergent.

And I so miss the lovely Hanging Gardens at Malabar Hill and the beautiful Priyadarshini Park at Nepeansea Road that do not ask for an entry fee.
We have to bribe the vendor for a new pipeline connection for gas and the energy baron that shall not be named wants a Rs 5,500 as deposit.

Unfortunately, there's no BEST in these parts that only requires Rs 500 as deposit. The rest I guess is paid in trust.

It seems like the change required is not just in address. This will need a shift in culture as well. The beginning doesn't feel very promising. But the thought of etching a new life here is consoling.    

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