Bombay

This was our last proper stopover. Uncle Vijay, a business associate of Barbara's dad, invited us to stay for a few days in Bombay, and also organized a jet trip to Aurengabad to see the famous caves Alora and Ajanta. He despatched 2 cars with 4 servants to collect us from the airport. He offered us a very comfortable apartment, a permanent servant and few drivers on beck-and-call duty. On the plane I learned a bit of Hindi from the Air India magazine, tried to use it now and then, but every time I asked for something, I always ended up with a beer. I like Hindi language.

At the Gate of India with our servants. Taj Mahal Hotel in the background	View of Bombay from the Taj Mahal hotel (we lunched there)	Juhu Beach

Dressed to kill - new acquisitions form uncle Vijay	Uncle Vijay flanked by me and Barbara	A typical Bombay sight - the whole family departs from their scooter

Beggars everywhere	Feeding camels on Juhu Beach	Trying to copy the elephant behind me

From Bombay we flew for one night to Aurengabad to visit the magnificent caves.

Landing at the Aurengabad Airport	Countryside on the way to the caves	Wherever we stopped we were surrounded by the locals

Arrived at  the caves with our servants	Incredible magnitude	Monument cut from the top to bottom by several generations

Another stopover - a girl carries her collection (cow dung)	Well balanced lady - no hands used	Peaceful break in front of the small version of Taj Mahal

Before we flew back to Bombay we had the final rest by the hotel pool. I had to carry wet trunks to the plane.