Mumbai Diary

S o a k u p t h i s
monsoon with some
good memories as
we bring you ten
ways to really rejoice in
this weather. Stay home
and enjoy the view when
the monsoon months are
nearing make sure you
know about what the
weather girls are saying. Getting stuck in traffic in a
packed and flooded highway is not something
you'd like. Try and avoid going out during the first
showers as all the harmful gases come down with
and this in turn harms your skin. Till you know for
sure what the rains are going to be like for the next
few hours avoid traveling too much. We suggest
you sit in the balcony or by the window side and
enjoy the cool wind with the slight splashes of water
on your face. Reading a good book, with a hot cup
of chocolate or some coffee would be comforting.
Considering the busy life Mumbaikars lead, the rain
gives us this opportunity to just relax, spend some
time at home and see the worli go by.
Drive time once the monsoons have
actually set in and timed themselves
beautiful. A weekend getaway to Lonavla
and Khandwala is a must. Hit the road and
drive down the flyovers. The beautiful roads and
lush greenery (when you're nearing Khandala) are
quite a treat. The waterfalls, the hills and the very
famous Bushy Dam in Lonavla is sure to take your
breath away. Make sure you dig into some exotic
chikki on your way back or pack in those
chocolocate fudge available. Incase you fall in love
with the weather a bit too much, stay the night or
day at the several resorts and lodges available.
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Wada pav wow! When it's slightly drizzling
and you've not got much of a plan other than
catching up with the television soap, just
head to the nearest beach instead. While you
sti in the sand and watch the waves lashing against
the shore munch on some spicy vada pav and sip
into piping hot cutting chai. Just in case you're not
too fond of the Indian burger, maybe some spicy
peanuts could do it for you.
Get some exercise! There are some sports
that the rain hinders but some other it makes
a whole lot of fun. Football in the rain is must
do especially with the when the world cup
you've never done before fever is this high. So just
pull out your favourite jersey, pull up your socks and
enjoy sliding and skidding on the wet grounds.
Swimming is another sport which is very enjoyable
when its slightly drizzling. It will be a little cold but
you'll love it if you're a water baby.
Go shopping what do we really wear apart
from jeans and T-shirts all year? The rains
we think give us an opportunity to shop for
umbrellas, wind cheaters and monsoon
footwear-something we enjoy buying, not because
we want it but because we need it. It's not like
you're investing in a designer outfit which is meant
to be worn once for a grand occasion.