I started from Andheri and drove down to Borivli, stopping a little over 18 times — all because the new Metro is being built along this stretch. File Pic

I did two things this week that I normally do my best to avoid, unless I have no other option. First, I drove down the New Link Road. Then, because I obviously like punishing myself, I took a local train. It wasn't the Central Railway, of course, because I don't hate myself to that extent, but it was on the Western line, which isn't necessarily an award-winning experience either.