Bedroom window open during the monsoon.
The monsoon has finally settled into Mumbai. It’s been raining consistently for the past couple of days now.
I don’t normally like rainy weather. The dull, grey sky dampens my spirits. However, I’ve come to realise that the start of the monsoon season is my favourite time of the year in India.
After months of containing myself in the air conditioned bedroom, to avoid being covered in a persistent layer of perspiration, it’s really refreshing to be able to throw open the windows. The cool air is so invigorating.
Last night I went to sleep with the bedroom window open, lulled into relaxation by the soothing sound of rain outside. I feel so alive!
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oh yeah i completely agree, imagine the dry heat of Delhi, it can drive you insane, its just unbearable !!!
If and when the rain gods have their teeny amount of mercy in Delhi, the entire city comes to a halt, the roads don’t have a drainage system, the people sit indoors, the electricity vanishes for hours at a stretch and this is just if it rains for half an hour !!!
Mumbai rains are fun and what you actually call monsoons, thou it can get a bit too over the top when it rains for days and your stranded, with the clothes not drying and the excess humidity. But still there’s no comparison to the amazing rains of Mumbai and the never say die spirit of Mumbaikars who are moving on with the routine life as though nothing has happened.
I see that Hindi book you use
PGB — you are a constant source of surprise (in a good way) to me! I was actually wondering if anyone would notice the Hindi book, but I certainly didn’t expect it to be recognised by someone who doesn’t need it.
Shalini — the rains in Delhi sound terrible. I’d be lost without electricity.
I’m so thankful that it’s only a water shortage that plagues this city.
Wait till September Sharell, everything is much more prettier, it’s like a green blanket covering!
agreed!..but hope mumbai wont get flooded…imagine walking in the murky waters!
I think Mumbai is guaranteed to get flooded. It already started happening with just the first monsoon rain coupled with high tide last last week.
So much for the BMC’s claim that the city is well prepared. I definitely won’t be going outside on those days!
We just had our first short rain storm in Delhi, with high winds and the huge drop in temperature. It’s glorious! It’s amazing how living in India has changed the way I think about the weather; when I was visiting my hometown in the US, I was very happy with grey, cool weather and a few rain showers, but my family was apologizing for what they thought was “bad” weather!
i love monsoon,particularly da smell of wet mud/land
Its just so refreshing!I luv 2 sit in r room(overlukin da balcony),hear da sound of da rains,sit & chat wid my family & njoy steaming hot pakoras!Though I myself make pakoras for my family,I miss my mum’s pakoras a lot!She’s an expert cook & makes mouth watering paneer,pyaz & mirchi ke pakore!ummmmmmm!!!!!
I want to come too! It sounds like a real treat. 8) I’ve never heard of paneer pakore though. Muhje subji pakore pasand hai (I like vegetable pakoras).
I beg for an invite next time you guys make chai and pakoras.
u r most welcome Ramit
It is wonderful to enjoy the monsoon season. At times it rains a lot but the breeze that comes before and after the rain has a nice feeling to it. Celebrating festivals like Diwali is another heartwarming experience.