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Parents and final farewells
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 →
Last day in Brussels
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 →
Andre Rieu in concert
After dinner, we join the crowds walking to the venue. Once the tickets are checked and we are let in, we take our seats. Andre Rieu is a bit of Continue Reading →
Maastricht and concerts
The day dawns. I can’t say that I’ve been waiting for this day anxiously. Ever since I saw Andre Rieu in concert on the telly on New Year’s Eve I’ve Continue Reading →
Brussels trip
We have a train to catch. Eight fifty five from Kings Cross St Pancras. A long queue awaits us at the station. After security and immigration we find our guide. Continue Reading →
Medical school days and fashion trends
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 →
Achan- Bali and Poojas
It rained heavily yesterday, but by the time everyone started arriving the day cleared up and the rain stayed away. Today was different. I woke up to what sounded like Continue Reading →
Lakshmi’s first admirer
It’s Kavitha’s and Huw’s wedding anniversary weekend and they’ve decided to go away and I am on babysitting duties. The day passes by without much to write. In the evening Continue Reading →
Friends and lunch in church crypts
The forecast was for rain, but luckily it changed. A perfect day to meet up with friends and have a lazy day. Before that, a quick stop at The Royal Continue Reading →
Achan’s first death anniversary
Soman uncle brings two ladies to recite verses from the ‘Bhagavatham’ today. An Indian classic of spiritual teaching derived from Vedic wisdom. As they start the reciting, Amma, Asha and Continue Reading →