This week I did not see many animals, with the exception of the usual stray dogs that one can expect roaming around in the streets. Both Mumbai and Delhi have relatively high populations of dogs who move around freely without an owner, and this is a situation that Mumbai is attempting to improve.
Mumbai, located on the coastal waters, has beautiful scenery. My traveling partners and I ate directly by the sea, and it was such a memorable time!
India is known for its amazing Tigers, and this week I had a nice conversation with a friend who has visited various Tiger parks across India. Planning a trip soon and look forward to sharing with you!
The official language in Mumbai is Marathi. However, because Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city (meaning it includes people from many diverse areas and countries) most people are able to comprehend English, and Hindi is also common.
Rupees are the currency used in India. One very nice thing about living in India for one year is that everything is priced in rupees. One U.S. dollar is the equivalent of 71 rupees. Therefore, prices relative to what we find in the U.S. tend to be cheaper here.
A bottle of water costs on average about 30 to 50 rupees.
