Optimism and promises

I am back in India, and happy that not much has changed in the past couple of months. Delhi is in a state of construction, in preparation for a better tomorrow which is good news for us all. And in the gym near my friend's home in Chennai I was happy to learn that all sorts of facilities are on offer - including

Weight reduction programme!

Gym facilities!!

Aerobic classes!

Height gaining!

Height gaining??? Well, I know what I am signing up for!!

On the move again

Unusually it was snowing as I left Lismore. Very little snow was lying on the island itself, but the surrounding hills were glistening white in the watery sunshine. Very poignant and moving - and approriate.

I have been in Scotland for two months now, spending most of my time on Lismore, but now it is time to head back to India. Emotional farewells, and no firm start plans for the next job so continuing in the unsettled vein of the year so far.

It has been a real privelege to spend much longer on the island than I have been able to in the past, getting to know the islanders and the community better. There have been a few puzzled faces though by the sight of this stranger wandering around the island!

It will also be good, though to get back into circulation electronically, after a time in the electronical wilderness!