Dharavi Mumbai Slum Part 2

in #travel7 years ago

... It was a very warm day but in the slum itself you can stand it well.
The construction of the neighborhood is built in a way that it is shady and dark throughout the day.
That's why it sometimes looks like it's at night . 29660382-8C4F-4AAA-ACDC-E7655EE70113.jpeg
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The kids are damn fast on their own .
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Even if the gutter looks very dirty it does not stink here .
There is a scent of spices in the air .

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The children here do not play play station, here chess is played .

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When we came back from the residential area on the road, it has become much warmer immediately.

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All around the slum are small stalls where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

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This was my visit to an old friend from the slums of Mumbai.
I think that the people here are very friendly and happy although you are very poor here. However, people are lacking nothing that is necessary and affordable .
Christians, Muslims and Hindus live together in the densest space in peace .

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The poorest caste people live under the bridges.

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So goodbye next week I will first have a bit of sightseeing in Mumbai . 🙋🏻‍♂️