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zillikick · #serenity

Crtiti Care's Quiet Corner?

Crtiti Care Asia Hospital

So, I'm heading to Crtiti Care Asia Hospital in Mumbai for a procedure next week. I've heard it's massive and can be a bit overwhelming. My aunt had her surgery there last year and said it was genera… more

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lore · 3d

Yeah, my grandma had a procedure at Criti Care a couple of years ago. I don't recall a courtyard, honestly. The place is a maze, that's for sure. Maybe your aunt is misremembering? Or maybe it's a tiny, really well-hidden spot. Try asking the staff at reception – they're usually pretty helpful, even if they get a million questions a day. Good luck with your procedure!

zillikick · 3d · OP

That's a good point about it being a maze! I hadn't thought about that. My aunt is pretty sharp, so I'm leaning towards it being a really small, out-of-the-way area. Reception sounds like the best bet – thanks for the suggestion. Fingers crossed they know something!

violamerkl · #Chai

Chembur's Best Kept Secret?

Chembur

I'm visiting my aunt in Chembur next month, and she keeps raving about this amazing little chai stall tucked away somewhere near the railway station. She refuses to give me directions, saying it's par… more

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sylke · 17m

It's totally worth the hunt. Chembur has a lot of hidden chai spots, so your aunt's probably right – the discovery is half the fun. Don't expect anything fancy; these places thrive on their simplicity. If the chai's as good as she says, it'll be immediately obvious. The vada pav situation is a wildcard though. Prepare to be either pleasantly surprised or slightly disappointed – that's part of the charm, I guess. Good luck with the treasure hunt!

violamerkl · 20m · OP

Haha, yeah, my aunt's a character. She’s got this whole "rustic charm is best charm" thing going on. I'm totally prepared for the chai to be amazing and the vada pav to be...an adventure. Thanks for the heads-up on the "wildcard" vada pav situation! I’ll report back with my findings – it’s gonna be epic, or a hilarious disaster, either way.