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Hainault Forest Country Park

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The local pubs were doing ‘Royal Wedding’ themed dinners on Saturday. I was working and wasn’t sure what time I would finish and get home. So instead we opted to Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Childhood, Lakshmi | Leave a reply

The Wedding

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The day of the Royal wedding is here. Even though the papers and television are going on about it, nobody at work seems bothered. I have a very busy day Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe | Tagged British Royal Family, London, Weddings | Leave a reply

It’s Lakshmi again

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

I feel someone poking me in the eyes and nose. Lakshmi is wide awake and cheekily grinning at me. I try to sleep some more, but she is not having Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Family & Friends | Tagged Chigwell, Family, Lakshmi | Leave a reply

Looking after Lakshmi

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

“I am drawing a picture” Lakshmi points as we join them for lunch at one of the high street restaurants. The girls are in matching outfits, striped black and white Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Family & Friends | Tagged Chigwell, Family, Lakshmi | Leave a reply

Lavinia’s charadu kettu part 2

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

“Children need to be out by nine thirty”. “But, we still haven’t got our sticky toffee puddings yet” said the boys. The pub is not allowed to have children in Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Family & Friends | Tagged Chigwell, Family, Lakshmi | Leave a reply

Shoe shopping with Lakshmi

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Was it the night terrors or was it a blocked nose? I am not sure, but Lakshmi woke up a few times during the night. She went straight back to Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe | Tagged Lakshmi, London | Leave a reply

Monet at the National Gallery

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

I am standing by the door of the underground train which is just about to close when a guy jumps in and the train starts to move. He falls onto Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Entertainment, Europe | Tagged Friends, Lifestyle, London | Leave a reply

London and courses

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Lakshmi is fast asleep unlike yesterday when she woke up just as I was about to leave for work. She was still sleep deprived and so not happy at all. Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Other stories | Tagged Family, London | Leave a reply

First watches

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Twenty five degrees and sweltering. I still haven’t managed to sort out the air con in my car. I had it serviced recently and completely forgot about getting the air Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe | Tagged Lifestyle, Weather | Leave a reply

Labour ward duties

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

As I leave for work I can hear Lakshmi babbling away. She has woken up and her Appu is meant to be looking after her. I resist the temptation to Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends | Tagged At Work, Family, Lifestyle, London | Leave a reply

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