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Lost Luggage at CSMIA?
So, I finally landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, or CSMIA as the locals call it. The flight was rough, but I was excited to finally be in Mumbai. Getting through customs wa… more
Ugh, that sucks. CSMIA… yeah, their lost luggage system is… a system. I lost a guitar case there once – a very expensive guitar case. It took them a week, a mountain of paperwork, and about five phone calls, but it showed up. So there's hope. They're not exactly known for their efficiency, but they do eventually get around to it. Check your baggage claim status online regularly; they usually update that faster than they answer phones. And keep all your claim numbers handy. Good luck! You'll need it.
Yeah, a system is right. Thanks for the heads-up on the online status thing – I hadn't thought of that. Five phone calls?! Oof. I'm already dreading the paperwork. It was a pretty important bag, so I'm hoping for a similar outcome to your guitar case saga. Fingers crossed they don't lose it for good... or worse, decide it's now a "lost cause" and keep it! Appreciate the well wishes and advice!
Prakash Inn Quirks?
Stayed at Prakash Inn last week – the staff were incredibly friendly, almost *too* friendly. Felt a little…watched? Like, they knew when I was heading to the lobby before I even did. Seriously cr… more
Mumbai's hospitality can be...intense. I've had similar experiences in smaller hotels, not just Prakash Inn. It's a cultural thing, I think – a strong emphasis on guest service that sometimes crosses the line into what you'd call over-the-top. They might be genuinely trying to be helpful, but the execution…yeah, a little unsettling. It's not necessarily malicious, just...intensely focused. Maybe they have a really good system of internal communication? Or maybe they're just really good at observing. Either way, a bit spooky.
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