Travel
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In which I take a whimsical look at Indian ads and end in the Slough of Despond
Today is Republic Day in India
Dignity Lifestyle Resort marks Republic Day 2016
Maharashtra snippets of the day
Visiting my mum
For those who follow her progress, I can report that my mum seems to be well and thriving in her home in India. Although I had to explain who I was the first time we went to see her yesterday, she’s recognised me each time subsequently. I don’t think one could say...
A tour of the Sula Winery
Nashik has become the home of Indian wine, and Sula is its most famous and high-end brand. It’s intrigued me since I first tasted a glass of unexpectedly bone dry Sula Sauvignon last year that it is produced so near to the marital home of my (now late) Aunt. When my...
Ûbercool in Nashik
I woke up in the middle of the night panicking about my singing diploma and its proximity in the middle of the night. Dan, if you're reading this please get in touch on the number I gave you. Also that, having set up...
A trip with my cousin
A quick one tonight because I'm actually sitting on the (delayed) plane. This time I'm off to India with my cousin Vivien (known in the family as Winky.) She was talking about blogging her trip so we might get her started on Wordpress when we reach our destination. A...
Remover of Obstacles
It's been quite a mixed day. I managed to take my mum and a carer out for a drive around the locality today. I don't think that she gets out much, although I think sometimes her carers take her for a little walk. The festival of Ganesh, the God of Wisdom and Remover...