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Parents and final farewells

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

We’ve reached that age where slowly one by one our older generation are saying their final farewells. As I was telling my mum how my friends parents have died, she Continue Reading →

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Last day in Brussels

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

We didn’t get back till about 230 in the morning. So a lie in, late breakfast and checkout later we still have enough time to wander around the city. This Continue Reading →

Posted in Europe, Other stories | Tagged Historical Places, Travel | Leave a reply

Medical school days and fashion trends

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Recently I read a forwarded post written by a doctor lamenting the bygone days. Her bugbear was why we feel the urge to grow up fast when we are young Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Family & Friends, India, Other stories | Tagged Medical School | Leave a reply

Retiring friends

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Another day in Oxford Circus and another afternoon to spent at leisure. This time I am meeting up with a friend and going out for a late lunch. Indira lives Continue Reading →

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

Babysitting

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Every time I babysit little Lakshmi, I notice the differences. She is running around now and likes to climb up the stairs. If you try to follow her, the speed Continue Reading →

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

Manchester attacks

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Another glorious day and I’m on my way to London for an appointment. Most people are minding their businesses with their heads buried in their phones. I make a passing Continue Reading →

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

Summertime

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

As Spring gives way to Summer and the air warms up, I give my summer dresses their much needed annual outings. It’s difficult to know whether Summer is here to Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Other stories | Tagged Lifestyle, London, Weather | Leave a reply

Holidays

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Initially holidays used be just a short break to relax, away from the hustle and bustle of London. The furthest we ventured was Jersey. The next step was Europe. The Continue Reading →

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

National Gallery paintings

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

I found myself back in Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery once again. Last week I came to know that they do short guided tours of the Gallery for new Continue Reading →

Posted in Other stories | Tagged Historical Places, London | Leave a reply

National Gallery Michelangelo and Sebastiano exhibition

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Once again I had to go to central London to do a list. The early morning walk to the station was colder than I expected. It is quite difficult to Continue Reading →

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

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