The Railway Cops!

I'm a sucker for men in uniform but methinks I'm taking things to the extreme!

Was out and about hoping to get some Diwali firework action this evening. Plenty of bangs before I left and after I returned, but not a single shot when I was out. Law of the sod?

Went to Status for a tasty veg biryani for my supper. I scratched my head as I was told that a can of diet pepsi costs 12 rupees more than a can of the full-fat variety. We're talking less than 10p difference here, so it doens't matter - it just doesn't make sense!! I still tipped them and will go back again - and probably have a diet pepsi!

Walked 'round the block on a blip-mission and had to cross under the road via Churchgate station. Plenty of life there which is where I spotted these two dudes, waiting for some action no doubt.

In the run-up to Diwali, stalls line the streets selling lights, chocolates and snacks and other goodies, so there was slightly more hustle and bustle than your average Monday night. I love watching the chai-wallah making the chai - he declined to have his photo taken incidentally, but I watched for a few moments. Long enough for a Goan man, to recognise the 'tourist' and strike up a conversation. He insisted on buying me a cup of chai as a guest to his country and wouldn't allow me to return the favour. He had nothing but praise for the British and was a fan of Shakespeare. Not my strongest subject, (couldn't stand it in school) so I switched subjects to Goa. Phew. He also didn't want his photo taken (I respect their wishes) but it would have been good to have his portrait for this blip.