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 →
Category: Family & Friends
Dubai get together and conclusion
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 →
Dubai class get together and Global Village
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 →
Dubai class get together and Miracle Garden
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 →
Lakshmi at the soft ball play centre
“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 →
Lavinia’s ‘chorukoduppu’
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 →
Danny boy and lost children
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 →
Sunshine and showers
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 →
Spitzingsee with Lakshmi
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 →
Schliersee with Lakshmi
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 →
