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Category: Family & Friends

Looking after the little ones

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

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 →

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

Dubai get together and conclusion

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Dawn breaks, I open the curtains and gaze at the Dubai skyline. A crane in the background reminds me that it is a city which is continuing to grow. The Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, Middle East | Tagged Friends, Medical School, Travel | Leave a reply

Dubai class get together and Global Village

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The day started with a leisurely breakfast. Maxwell and I sat outside and enjoyed our meal. We might as well make the most of the warm weather as we will Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, Middle East | Tagged Friends, Medical School, Travel | Leave a reply

Dubai class get together and Miracle Garden

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

My medical college classmates are celebrating 41 years of friendship with a get together in Dubai. The rest of the group arrived on Sunday and Monday. I am two days Continue Reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Family & Friends, Middle East | Tagged Friends, Medical School | Leave a reply

Lakshmi at the soft ball play centre

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

“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 →

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

Lavinia’s ‘chorukoduppu’

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

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 →

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

Danny boy and lost children

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

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 →

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

Sunshine and showers

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

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 →

Posted in Europe, Family & Friends, Germany | Tagged Family, Lakshmi, Schliersee, Travel, Weather | Leave a reply

Spitzingsee with Lakshmi

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

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 →

Posted in Europe, Family & Friends, Germany | Tagged Family, Lakshmi, Schliersee | Leave a reply

Schliersee with Lakshmi

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

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 →

Posted in Europe, Family & Friends, Germany | Tagged Family, Lakshmi, Schliersee, Weather | Leave a reply

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