We arrived in Mumbai, India in the evening and were immediately introduced to the intensity of the city.  Our first hint at this heightened state was seeing the airport filled with military, security personnel wielding high powered weapons.  There were security check-points everywhere.  Upon arriving at our hotel the car was also searched for bombs by both the staff and a dog. On our first morning in Mumbai, the hotel recommended we hire a private driver and guide for exploring the city but we opted instead for taking…