Three years ago, one of Kaveri and my favourites was Big Panda and Tiny Dragon

Norbury’s latest book reveals how journeys might be forced on us. We can’t ignore it, we have to adapt and it’s ultimately a positive development.

BUT that depends upon our perspective and how we handle it.

Same with us.

After sixteen years …

I’ve been given notice by the landlord that he wants the house back for a family member.

That’s a big practical undertaking and will be a massive emotional challenge — as I’ll be leaving the home that MAnjula created, shared with thousands around the world and lived in together for nine wonderful years.

Today, SB and I visited a possible alternative.

I hesitate as it isn’t an independent house, however we could potentially have two together on one floor.

That would be four bedrooms, two halls, two kitchen, four toilets/bathrooms, a balcony, and a dining space.

Where could we put the library?

With a view over the rooftops

and the adjoining park.

The other worry I have is the potential neighbours.

The owner seems to be a friendly open and helpful guy.

I expect he’ll be concerned about our different guests coming and going and having to deal with the unknown foreigner.

Pets might be an added problem. We have a cat billet-doux and I may want another dog.

I hope, he realises that our approach to rearing and managing a dog is very different, it’s kind and gentle. With Lucie she had a great temperament. That’s partly down to how we managed her. That’s not always the case here.

After a first glance I think we could make it work.

Im attracted to being part of a mini community.

.As MAnjula would say, let’s see.