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Posted on June 6, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Today we crossed the border and went to Slovenia. The coach picked us up at eight. The first destination was Postonjnska caves. Our ticket entry time was 11am and we Continue Reading →

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Motovun and Opatija

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

I didn’t get a chance yesterday to catch up on the news about the London Bridge attacks. The scale of the attacks, the location and the fact that the perpetrators Continue Reading →

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Holidaying in Croatia

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Whenever we look to booking holidays, Croatia has been cropping up on our list for the last few years. I, however have resisted the idea till now. The civil war Continue Reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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

Last day in Oslo

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Today we return home. The flight is in the afternoon and we need to leave by midday. Like yesterday we leave the hotel for breakfast at about 930. This time Continue Reading →

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Second day in Oslo

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

I woke up quite early today and read the papers and caught up on the NHS cyber attack news while I was waiting for the rest of the crew to Continue Reading →

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Oslo first day

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

An hour and forty minutes, the flight time from London to Oslo. I think the pilot managed to cut it down by a further 15 minutes. As the plane came Continue Reading →

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