It might be becoming apparent that I am not universally positive or enthusiastic about all things Indian. Recent things that have got my goat have included a waiter trying repeatedly to persuade us to have lobster, the complete supply chain failure regarding Weetabix availability, the difficulty in peeling mangoes, Banaglore belly striking again, and the complete inability of people to admit when they don’t know the answer.
So in the spirit of acting myself into a new way of thinking – here goes with 10 things I really love about India:
1. Fillet steak is only £1-50 a lb when you can find it
2. Sitting out on the Verandah of an evening
3. Our garden is full of fruit and flower surprises on a daily basis
4. The gym is so exclusive that I have it too myself virtually every day
5. The price of books (if not the quality of printing)
6. The thunderstorms which are both striking and cleansing
7. The price and availability of all pharmecuticals
8. The time for reading and painting – even if I don’t put it to good use
9. Coaching the kids at Rugby especially the Dream a Dream group
But mostly
10. Mrs Reiver lives in the same place
In my attempts at painting various demons seem to be released by the artistic process here, so there are potentially some Indian spirits on the loose including the Tree Dragon pictured. Maybe I am starting to get in touch with my spiritual side or more likely I am assembling a virtual army to take on life in India. None-the-less I am doing my pre-reading for my son’s visit with Sharpe’s Tiger on the bedside table – and the rooms beside Tippoo Sultans palace on the Cauvery river booked – whether I am caught up by the spirit of Wellington during the visit we will have to see…..
1 comment:
awwww that's nice!
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