November 12th, 2009
I left you last in Dubai airport, running to catch my plane and leaving the “Dubai Idols” story untold.
The flight was fine, though we had a medical emergency on board, who had to be evacuated immediately on arrival. Indians are known for many things – most of them wonderful – but staying seated on a plane once it has landed is not one of them. It took quite an effort from the crew to make everyone stay seated whilst the medics came on board.
Home to a rapturous welcome from Yoda – now sporting her smart winter red [...]
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November 1st, 2009
Ah well, I didn’t for one moment imagine that the Indian summer could last for ever.
Had 2 days of good weather.
Mustn’t grumble. Musn’t complain. Must be British and stiff upper lip-pish and accept that the grey rainy weather I see outside is here to stay.
We are heading off to lunch soon with Gill and Alan – “we” being daughter dearest, Liz and your blogger-in-chief. Doubtless, we will talk about India, since that is where our hosts are heading in a week or two, to stay with us.
Have been reading the English papers with fascination, and [...]
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