Looking after the little ones
It is dark outside and I check the time. Nine o’clock on a Sunday morning, but that is in Dubai, here it is still only five. I have plenty of Continue Reading →
It is dark outside and I check the time. Nine o’clock on a Sunday morning, but that is in Dubai, here it is still only five. I have plenty of Continue Reading →
“No fireworks, no fireworks” Lakshmi cried. She didn’t want to see the sparkles in the night sky. Having her hair washed has left her traumatised. She shielded her eyes from Continue Reading →
It is almost two in the morning. I set the alarm for 730. We didn’t plan on staying up this late but we were having such a good time that Continue Reading →
A blackbird sings and calls out to his companion. It is quite a pleasant sound and catches my attention. I look up and find it on top of a tree. Continue Reading →
Music drifts from the dining room. Lakshmi’s great granddad is playing the piano. The last time he was here in May, the piano was out of tune. It had been Continue Reading →
The week in Schliersee has come to an end once again. When I wake up it is still dark outside. As dawn breaks I decide to do one final walk. Continue Reading →
Lakshmi and family are returning home today. Huw is working this weekend and they can’t stay any longer. I get up early and go for my morning stroll. After a Continue Reading →
Lakshmi has had a fitful night. There is a cot provided but she won’t sleep in it and has been kicking us all night. I give my morning walk a Continue Reading →
When I get back from my walk, Lakshmi is still fast asleep. When she eventually wakes up she makes me a pretend cup of tea with the coffee milk pots. Continue Reading →
“Ammamma, ammamma” Lakshmi cries as I try to leave. It’s too early for her to wake up. I gently tap her back to sleep. Lakshmi has had a busy day Continue Reading →