My friend now retired in the US has written his book of memories, and as some stories include the time we worked together in India I’ve requested permission to extract portions and attach to my blog site. Ian ____________________________________________________________________ No driving experiences in Canada or the United States prepared me for the roads of India. I was literally dropped into a world where nominally vehicular … Continue reading Miraj Road
We recently celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. A number of messages were read out at the celebration but this one from my eldest daughter would have to take the humor prize. This photo was taken in India in the late 1970’s, much of our children’s childhood recollections here are from that era. Ian _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Happy 50th Anniversary!! You made it this far despite having children! … Continue reading Our 50th
“I would suggest you take the flight from Manila to Davao on the southern tip of the island of Mindanao, South Philippines, and for your forward journey take an Indonesian airline across to Manado.” The travel agent stared at me as I looked at options for my journey. It made little sense for me to return to Singapore and make a round trip through Jakarta … Continue reading Flight to Manado
Ralphie stooped to tie a shoe adjust his helmet grey And paused to wish the Mali a good bye, Then started on his journey on this happy holiday Squinting at the weeping cloudy sky In the distance he could see a silhouette on yonder rocky hill For the Parsee Tower of Silence was his aim There the view of Pune City always gave him quite … Continue reading Mesmerized
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