Mumbai, India - December 3rd, 2006

The Portuguese named the area Bom Bahai, then Catherine of Braganza married Charles II of Englad in 1661. The British took posession of the islands. They called it Bambay. It became a trading port with promises of religious freedom and land grants.

Visited the Gate of India, a bold basalt arch of colonial triumph, derived from Islamic styles of 16th century Gujarat. It is Mumbai's icon at Mumbai harbor.

The Fort area has impressive Victorian buildings. The University of Bombay looks like a 15th century Italian masterpiece.