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Tag: London

Babysitting

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

I was never a baby person. Babies and I never mixed. They didn’t like me and the feeling was sort of mutual. With Kavitha I didn’t have a choice. Everything Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends | Tagged Family, Lakshmi, London | Leave a reply

Romeo and Juliet – The ballet

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo On Wednesday I suddenly remembered that I had two discounted vouchers for afternoon tea at a nearby restaurant. When I found it, I Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Entertainment, Europe | Tagged Friends, Historical Places, London | Leave a reply

World athletics championships, Mo Farah and Usain Bolt

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Last year sometime I get a message from Kavitha telling me that the world athletics championships are coming to London at the Olympics venue and that I should register and Continue Reading →

Posted in England | Tagged Family, London, Sports | Leave a reply

National Gallery – summer party continued

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

I walk down the hall looking for my next painting. The central hall is converted into a bar. The nibbles are free, but I don’t have time to stop. There Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe | Tagged Historical Places, London | Leave a reply

National Gallery – members summer party

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life’ and so said Dr Samuel Jackson. It is Wednesday and I have a ticket to attend the National Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends | Tagged Chinatown, Friends, Historical Places, London | Leave a reply

Lakshmi’s first admirer

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

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 →

Posted in England | Tagged Lakshmi, London | Leave a reply

Friends and lunch in church crypts

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

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 →

Posted in England, Family & Friends | Tagged Friends, Historical Places, London | Leave a reply

Trip to India

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

Once again we wake up to bad news. Another attack in North London. It seems like bad luck has descended upon Londoners and I wonder when the run of misfortunes Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, India, Middle East | Tagged Dubai, London, Travel | 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

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

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