Couples walking out to makeout point at sunset

At sunset, those who go a-courtin’ in Bandra walk out in slippery rocks past the tidepools to the very tip of the mangrove levee. Only the most determined make it, it’s hard work and difficult to reverse in the dark. One morning two weeks ago, a couple lost track of moon and water and found the Mare Cupidum had brought the tide in. Three swaggering men from the fire brigade waded out to rescue the lovers in crested black helmets and rubber boots. A koli fisherman was summoned as backup. It’s been the talk of rickshawallas ever since in shades jocular, jealous and moral.