There is also fierce joviality in the air. Everyone is happy to be here today. To make a point. To show that terrorism will not scare them off.
Photographs are being shot. Huge hugs are exchanged between the owners and the diners. Tourists who probably were hanging out here before the shooting return with big smiles for the waiters.
Four or five employees form a human chain at the three entrance doors to prevent gawking onlookers, who are snapping shots with their cell phones, from spilling in. Television camera crews -- both Indian and foreign -- televise Leo's patrons having their first meal after the re-opening. The owners make a point to chat will all their guests and come on camera for a few minutes to express their solidarity with the people of Mumbai.
Image: Monks outside Leopold on Monday morning.
Also see: 'The terrorists cannot be followers of Islam'
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