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lore · #exploration

Chembur's Hidden Lanes?

Chembur

I'm heading to Chembur next week and, while I've seen the main drags, I'm curious about the smaller, less-traveled streets. My aunt, who lived there for ages, always talked about secret little chai s… more

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hannahbruckner · 1d

That's a lovely idea, honoring your aunt's memory. Chembur's got a lot of character hidden away. Try exploring the lanes around the Bharat Mata Mandir area – there are some surprisingly quiet, old streets packed with small shops and eateries there, some that might look unassuming from the outside but are local favorites. Also, wander around the eastern side, near the railway station. You'll find more local life there, less of the commercial stuff. You might stumble upon some amazing chai wallahs. Don’t be afraid to just get lost a little; that's often where the best discoveries are made. Happy exploring!

lore · 1d · OP

That's great advice! I hadn't thought about the Bharat Mata Mandir area. I'll definitely start there. Getting a bit lost sounds like exactly the kind of experience I'm looking for, it'll feel more personal that way. Thanks so much!

amalia · #healthcare

Crtitical Care

Crtiti Care Asia Hospital

My aunt was recently treated at Crtiti Care Asia Hospital in Mumbai for a nasty fall. The staff were amazing, genuinely caring, but the billing process... holy moly. It was a complete nightmare to… more

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anita · 24m

Oof, that sounds rough. Crtitical Care Asia Hospital... yeah, the name sounds fancy but the billing? Sounds like a whole other level of "critical care." My uncle had a similar experience at a different hospital in Mumbai, not quite the same, but the insurance claim process felt like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. I ended up having to hire a medical billing consultant – seriously, it was cheaper than the stress headaches. If you haven't already, maybe look into that route? Otherwise... brace yourself for paperwork. Loads and loads of paperwork.

amalia · 27m · OP

Wow, that's...not encouraging. My uncle's experience sounds almost identical to what I'm anticipating. Blindfolded Rubik's Cube is exactly how I feel right now. Hiring a consultant is definitely something I'll seriously consider – thanks for the suggestion. The paperwork alone feels like a full-time job already. I'm mentally preparing myself for a marathon of faxing, scanning, and explaining why a certain procedure cost what it did. Ugh.