Comfortably rested, we bounced up bright and early Saturday morning to begin the trip to Mumbai. We arrived at Thane Train Station by rickshaw and braved the swarming mass of travellers to find our platform. That's our train here. Scotrail, eat your heart out. Adam assured there would be enough seats since this was the start of the line. The real squash did not begin for a few stations. Only two of the four carriage fans were working. This was slowing becoming a mobile sauna, resistance was futile. 
How many people can you fit into a train carriage? One more please......... A surging mound of bodies slowly grew before our eyes as station by station more people took up every opportune crack available in the carriage. Well, if you can't beat 'em.....
Directly opposite Mumbai Central Station exit
Just turn right down Wallace Street you'll find the finest hand made paper shop in Mumbai. Inside it is quite literally ablaze with colour in a multitude of paper products.
No prizes why this photo was taken as John Wallace was keen to point out the fact his ancestors had been amongst the first settlers in Mumbai.
The Taj Mahal - Mumbai's most expensive hotel.
The Gateway To India
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