Marine Drive - Mumbai

As if tempting fate, huge crowds stood at the edge of the water, admiring the rising tide, gasping at big waves, and, as predictably as could be, shrieking, laughing, and running away as soon as water splashed over the edge, inevitably drenching those that dared get too close.

Strolling along Marine Drive in Mumbai in the afternoon, around high-tide, we saw scores of locals lined up along the stone wall that touches the water, admiring the water as it came splashing up and over every couple of minutes. Though I would love to say I just observed the water-watchers, I was the victim of a pretty good splash myself, though at least I was able to turn my back just in time to protect my camera and face.

Some photos from our walk along the waterfront: