good morning from day 2 in mumbai india
internet has been silly slow or non existent here

another great day with a past regent staff member that took us around viewing mumbai it is certainly a different place through the eyes of a local

in a small apartment 1000 sq ft or less 10 persons share the space
and all sleep on mats on the floor

also numerous large rats and we are told WE are not too hygenic!! really !!!

all rent is subsidized so they pay about 120 us a month to live in the area of the port where they work

it sure gives you adifferent perspective of clean north american streets but also there are many very very clean hotels and restaurants

we also went to alocal shopping area where shoes are 50 cents
watches are 30 cents and thousands of people trying to get around

a lot of guests left fot the taj today and will rejoin in 2 days
in cochin india while we at sea tomorrow

weather is great 75-80 all day little humidity


destinations is having issues with some nasty passengers
it a shame that they have to take that kind of abuse
due to passenger stupidy on not reading their tickets for proper times or dates

they sure have their hands full

food is good and service fantastic


will update at sea tomoorow

victor

ps no martinis yesterday