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eden · Jun 28th, 2009, 21:45

would it take to travel to powai ie hirandani complex to malad and the asb or lecole mondaile???? also does anyone live in this complex?? if so what is it like???

Hemmie · Jun 29th, 2009, 22:56

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Originally Posted by eden

would it take to travel to powai ie hirandani complex to malad and the asb or lecole mondaile???? also does anyone live in this complex?? if so what is it like???

I live there, and like it, especially with young children. If it was just me and my husband, or with older children, I might prefer Bandra. That would be livelier, more shops and restaurants, but for now I prefer the parks and sidewalks of Hiranandani.
Travel time to Malad will be about 45 minutes, ASB will be 25 minutes early in the morning (school starts at 8), 45 minutes later in the day, and Ecole Mondiale 45 minutes each way (they start at 9). Of course, this is in 'normal' conditions. It could be much more.
If your husband is working in Malad you could consider Oberoi International School in Goregaon, and live somewhere near there.

Elles Hooft · Jun 30th, 2009, 00:28

Hi Hemmie I was reading some previous postings of yours as well. We are considering as well to move to Mumbai but what keeps my mind going is, if it would be nice to live there for my 2 older kids (10 and 11). They are just starting to experience the freedom, e.g. taking their bike and go independently to meet their friends. And with expat life being as protected as it is I am not so sure how much freedom they could have there. Thanks for your help.

eden · Jun 30th, 2009, 00:51

my sentiments exactly elles!!! exactly the same feelings for me hemmie too! its 30 deg here and 7 at night and my kids are all playing outside on their bikes etc...... this is one of my major issues!!!!

Mosi · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:17

In Mumbai for older children it can be hard when they are used to moving around independently (visiting friends, going to a sportsclub) in their homecountry. In Mumbai that's not possible. Expat children move around with the driver, on the bike is not possible, traffic is too chaotic. That's the case for Bandra as well as Powai. Some buildings have play areas where they can play on their own or when it is a group of buildings with a shared playground they can move from one building to another on their own. I know from friends with older children it took some adjusting. For younger children it is much easier as they are not used to being independent yet.

Hemmie · Jul 1st, 2009, 15:34

I see older children (10 years and older) walk around Hiranandani independently, probably to meet up with friends. But that is about as far as it gos, and will only work out if the kids actually have friends in the neighbourhood.

Elles Hooft · Jul 15th, 2009, 00:04

Hi Eden I was just wondering if you have any news? We are still waiting for the final word from the employer. Hopefully we will be able to visit early August and take the final decision. But we do not know yet. You can also send me a pm, my contact details are in my profile. Take care

eden · Jul 15th, 2009, 00:41

hiya no we are in the same position!! still waiting for the word!! they are still putting together a potential package and from the research i have done we know what we need. as soon as we get it and we think it will be worth our while we will book a trip...im guessing around september as we are just starting school holidays here and i want to go when the mumbai schools are up and running again, we too are now looking at the asb as the best option!!

eden · Jul 15th, 2009, 00:42

by the way no contact details in your profile!!!

Jun 28th, 2009, 21:45	#1
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Jun 30th, 2009, 00:28	#3
Elles Hooft Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Prague Posts: 17	Hi Hemmie I was reading some previous postings of yours as well. We are considering as well to move to Mumbai but what keeps my mind going is, if it would be nice to live there for my 2 older kids (10 and 11). They are just starting to experience the freedom, e.g. taking their bike and go independently to meet their friends. And with expat life being as protected as it is I am not so sure how much freedom they could have there. Thanks for your help.

Jun 30th, 2009, 00:51	#4
eden eden Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: luxembourg Posts: 12	my sentiments exactly elles!!! exactly the same feelings for me hemmie too! its 30 deg here and 7 at night and my kids are all playing outside on their bikes etc...... this is one of my major issues!!!!

Jul 1st, 2009, 01:17	#5
Mosi Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 32	In Mumbai for older children it can be hard when they are used to moving around independently (visiting friends, going to a sportsclub) in their homecountry. In Mumbai that's not possible. Expat children move around with the driver, on the bike is not possible, traffic is too chaotic. That's the case for Bandra as well as Powai. Some buildings have play areas where they can play on their own or when it is a group of buildings with a shared playground they can move from one building to another on their own. I know from friends with older children it took some adjusting. For younger children it is much easier as they are not used to being independent yet.

Jul 1st, 2009, 15:34	#6
Hemmie Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 69	I see older children (10 years and older) walk around Hiranandani independently, probably to meet up with friends. But that is about as far as it gos, and will only work out if the kids actually have friends in the neighbourhood.

Jul 15th, 2009, 00:04	#7
Elles Hooft Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Prague Posts: 17	Hi Eden I was just wondering if you have any news? We are still waiting for the final word from the employer. Hopefully we will be able to visit early August and take the final decision. But we do not know yet. You can also send me a pm, my contact details are in my profile. Take care

Jul 15th, 2009, 00:41	#8
eden eden Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: luxembourg Posts: 12	hiya no we are in the same position!! still waiting for the word!! they are still putting together a potential package and from the research i have done we know what we need. as soon as we get it and we think it will be worth our while we will book a trip...im guessing around september as we are just starting school holidays here and i want to go when the mumbai schools are up and running again, we too are now looking at the asb as the best option!!

Jul 15th, 2009, 00:42	#9
eden eden Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: luxembourg Posts: 12	by the way no contact details in your profile!!!