Mumbai, the city formerly known as Bombay (India) suffered another tragic terrorist attack on November 26, 2008. Mumbai is not a stranger to terrorism but this attack on and around the Taj Mahal hotel, a 105-year-old landmark near the water’s edge, which is a national symbol and an icon, has definitely struck a nerve with anyone who’s visited the beautiful hotel. I’ve been to that hotel many times and it was always such a wonderful experience. This is a real tragedy and my thoughts and prayers got out to everyone who lost someone they loved.

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out Pakistan was involved in this in some way and I hope this doesn’t turn into communal violence as this will only perpetuate the problem and allow the terrorists to achieve their goal. Let’s all hope and pray for calm, peace and justice.

Here are some pictures I took off the Taj Hotel and the Gateway of India during happier times while visiting India in 2003.