Happy New Year 2018
End of another year The countdown has begun It is not too far The beginnings of a new one Where did the time go Did I spend it well I Continue Reading →
Category: Family & Friends
Lakshmi’s second Christmas
It is Christmas Eve and we are driving back home tonight. I say goodbye to Grampy, Nana, Auntie Katie and Alfie. We don’t have a chimney at home. Santa needs Continue Reading →
Powys Castle and Clive of India
I wake up early. It is still dark outside. The river Severn which flows past the house is quiet today unlike last year. We didn’t go to bed till quite Continue Reading →
Getting ready for Christmas
It was the shortest day of the year yesterday. Also known as the winter solstice, when the rebirth of the sun is celebrated in places like Stonehenge. I have lots Continue Reading →
My Goldilocks
Lakshmi’s golden locks cover her eyes as she peers through them. I move them away to take a closer look at her twinkling eyes as she smiles her usual cheeky Continue Reading →
Devon visit and Stonehenge
This weekend we are driving down to Devon. The start of the journey got a bit delayed but soon we are on the motorway heading towards Exeter and Devon. The Continue Reading →
Simon’s 50th birthday celebration
Simon is the latest member of the family to join the 50s plus club. So to celebrate the occasion we’ve all decided to go away for a week’s break. His Continue Reading →
SS Samithi Abhayakendram
It is a special day today, Asha’s grandchild’s Birthday. Amma and Asha have been sponsoring meals at the SS Samithi Abhayakendram in Myyanad for a while. They do it for Continue Reading →
Navarathri and pooja veypu
I wake up to the sound of heavy rain hammering down. It is only six in the morning and still too early to get up and I go back to Continue Reading →
Visiting friends and temples
Our regular drivers are busy and the only one free was working the night before. We wait for him and so our trip to Trivandrum is delayed. I do lead Continue Reading →
