Last Sunday (2019 11 17), I found myself doing nothing at Flora Fountain. So, spent some time loitering around the place, and clicking photographs of old places where I spent quite some time during my childhood and student days.
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| St Thomas' Cathedral |
I parked my car near St Thomas' Cathedral, the original 'zero point' of Mumbai. Its gate (now no more in existence), west of Flora Fountain, led to the name 'Churchgate' for the railway station nearby.
Here is a view of the cathedral proper:
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| St Thomas' Cathedral |
Just outside the cathedral, there was an old knife-sharpener (dhaar-waalaa in local lingo).
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| Dhaar-waalaa |
I then walked down to the Flora Fountain traffic island.
Said hello to Madame Flora:
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| Flora and her Fountain |
She complained about the crows that perch on her for no reason.
Here is the Mahatma Gandhi Road (towards Dhobi Talao):
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| M G Road |
And the Veer Nariman Road (towards Churchgate and Marine Drive):
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| V N Road |
The CTO is no more the CTO and looks forlorn:
Finally, noticed the only remaining length of tram tacks in Mumbai (next to Flora Fountain):
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| Tram Tracks |
In this photograph, notice the family being photographed, and the photographer.
I do not think they were aware of the history under their feet!
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