Words cannot adequately express my horror, and revulsion at the attacks committed against innocent people in the city of Mumbai yesterday.

Why is it that just when the world seems to be breathing a collective sigh of relief with the USA election of Obama, and a new hoped for era of peace, and hope something like this happens?

Mumbai lies at the mouth of the Ulhas River off the western coast of India, in the coastal region known as the Konkan. It sits on Salsette Island, partially shared with the district of Thane. Documented evidence of human habitation dates back to 250 BCE, when it was known as Heptanesia.

Mumbai is on my list of hoped for places to visit one day because of its rich culture, and heritage, however for today I just wish to add to the millions of others my prayers for Mumbai, it citizens, the dead, and their loved ones, and those who are still being held hostage at the time I type this.

Images courtesy: BBC