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We've been back in Mumbai for the past two days. The leeches' marks on our skins are fainting little by little.

Mumbai is a land of contrasts. Luxurious hotels are just a few yards away from slumps. That's what shocked us the most when we arrived. A month later we still are not used to it of course but there is so much more about India.

Languages: Indians from different states do not understand each other. Even Hindi is only spoken by a mere 40% and mostly in northern India. There is no unifying language, try that in any European country! English is just for business or tourism, 10% speak it.

Religion: Hindus, Muslims,Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, you name it. All living together. Sure it's not problem free but it's working. We woke up several times with Muslim prayers on speakers but the majority are Hindus... Try that in France...

Society: it's growing by the minute and the vitality of the young is visible. It's very exciting to live in a place changing so quickly. That's why our friends Sudanshu and Meenal feel so good here, they feel they are part of an exciting moment of India's history.

Food: India has the best food in the world. Period.

What a trip. And we are finishing in such a wonderful way: Sudanshu and Meenal are taking us to great places to eat, get massages (by blind people, an amazing experience), and Muriel even got a pedicure and hair color here in Mumbai!

We'll take the flight in a few hours and we already miss India!!!