Culture Shock Wu had met his daughter in Beijing to spend a day giving her instructions before she entered into a culture so different from her experience. He’d hoped to accompany her and get her settled but party business required him to stay in Beijing. It was important she realize her venture was part of the family enterprise. She’d already spent hours with her … Continue reading Wu Mei – Chapter 2
The Family Wu Mei bowed to each member of the extended family as she responded to the announcement. It was time to board her flight to Beijing from which departure point she was to undertake the long flight to Australia. The family had congregated from rural communities around the city to wish her good fortune in her quest for an advanced degree in that country. … Continue reading Wu Mei – Chapter 1
Finding a Safe Haven Filip realized it would have to be now or never. He needed to achieve his objectives after three years living as a virtual slave and having to hide his accumulating wealth. He’d been milking generous European tourists for the equivalent money to get him back to Europe and had played that game successfully. The bank balance had grown. So taking the … Continue reading Filip – Chapter 2
Ralph had been in his job at international headquarters office for only a month when the invitation to visit India came to his desk. There was no internet to check out details of the country in those days so he asked his secretary to do research on India and give him a brief summary of her findings. It took her a week to get this … Continue reading Train to Calcutta
26 December 2004, a date never to be forgotten, is an event that shaped the economy and lives of Nagapattinam district citizens. Nagapattinam is derived from Nagar, referring to people from Sri Lanka who settled here in ancient history, and pattinam referring to town.[1] [2]Nagapattinam had a population of approximately one hundred thousand, and coastal fisherman were going about their business searching ocean depths from … Continue reading Tsunami
Ramesh stretched and opened his eyes. The first rays of sunlight were beginning to illuminate surrounding hills as he slowly turned his head to study familiar landmarks. This was his usual custom. The mud hut with its thatched roof caught his eye briefly and he reminded himself again of the need to replace thatch. The hut was badly leaking again and monsoons would soon … Continue reading Ramesh
“What’s those red spots on your arms?” Georgine advanced to make a closer inspection. “They’re too big to be measles, you better get it seen too!” I looked at my blotched arms and apprehension gripped me. I’d noticed those blotches on my stomach during the morning bath and was beginning to have difficulty swallowing. We were sitting in the picturesque town of Kodaikanal South … Continue reading Canned Prawns
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