Chandrika and Mani collected Kaveri to go to school this morning.
Beforehand we had a conversation about ‘centre of gravity’ and how more people on two wheeler makes it less stable.
I do worry that we’re not careful enough.
Centre of Gravity
Category: Kaveri
Cycle to school
Kaveri suggested we cycle to school. So after a ‘dry run’ on Sunday and a potential wet one yesterday we finally launched today.
We’ve cycled together for over three years and she was confident cycling before we met but it’s provided an opportunity to improve our safe cycling.
Between this and pillion on my Enfield like me, she’s pointing out all the reckless incorrect road behaviour.
That’s my girl
Welcome to 179
We’ve shifted from enlightenment street (Moksha Marga) to
Yes, she’s most definitely with us
Images of MAnjula are all around the house, as is her memory wall,
Billet-Doux and messengers.
and her latest portrait from our favourite artist
And lots of Mangoes
Helping us connect with our new community
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We’re at
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eyHFxUAiRUaQd7RW8?g_st=ic
The mouthful of our actual address is…
No. 179, 10th Cross, 2nd Main, Gokulam 3rd stage, Mysore – 570002
Kaveri and the women in her family.
I had the pleasure of meeting Kaveri from school and spending some time with the women of the family.
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Kaveri and I first visited the new babe.
His mum Radhika (her auntie) Kaveri and I have spent much time together over the past few years, especially in school summer holidays when they’d go to swimming lessons, stay with me and we’d have vacations in Kannur and Wayanad.
Grandmother is forever avoiding my camera.
Next I visited Chandrika’s (Kaveri’s mum’s) new home for dinner
I used the opportunity (hobby horse —soap box) to emphasise we should help Kaveri to be strong, a good communicator, and be kind. This was more important than stuffing her full of facts, in order to pass exams.
Kaveri was the full on interpreter.
We needed to encourage, support, even put pressure on Kaveri — who can be a bit lazy— to do better
I explained that my current meetings with advocates were to enable me to stay in India My priority being continue to support Kaveri for ten years into adulthood.
I am so proud of Kaveri, MAnjula is sooooo pleased.
An adventure
The three musketeers went into the city to negotiate for a new piece of art we’d seen the day before
Their mission was to get a good discount on the asking price
They were a great success🙂
The winning Musketeers are Kaveri with her two new friends: Naimishambha and Pragathi, lovely, confident girls.. daughters of Deepak who works with our friend Florian.
They’re seen here with Maïlis, Sowbhagya and Stephen
It’s got pride of place in our new lounge, highlighting Manjula with her pals Lucie and Ganesh
Summer school holiday with one week left
So we went bowling
Playing games
Eating and.. shopping
So far…. Life in 179
After moving we’ve had to slowly and I mean slowly find places for the clutter that the bug has collected.
Starting with sorting the electrics..
Today more things have found walls to rest on ..
Thank you to Catherine who kindly donated even more things to deal with —- 🤭 they are beautiful embroided wall hangings that we love.
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The Mango tree has continued giving. Our neighbours and friends are also grateful and Luka has become mango doooooog.
Priyanka has delivered the third in her series of wonderful MAnjula portraits.
Kaveri continues to be the darling she is ..
That’s all for now folks —and please do realise that there’s much more to be sorted
Happy Birthday Kaveri
Aged twelve on the 3rd May
Present shopping
Girls passing on Barbie – tips and skills
Baby time, Radhika’s
The traditional cake sharing
Stepdad
So what next?
We’re about to move into a new house.
It’s been a challenge at times with over ten years grieving after Manjula’s diagnosis.
But first MAnjula and our team has continued to do good
Welcoming guests to our home, helping them to love India in their own sweet way
Supporting young people through …
Sponsoring Kaveri and Naveen’s education
Creating innovative events with NGOs and schools within our community for nearly 200 young people
Gifting bicycles, almost 50 since we got engaged
Regular reflective space meetings at mysore BnB for individuals and groups of young people
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So what next?
We’re moving house and will relaunch (rooms will continue to be available later in the year). Do check http://www.manjulasmysore.in
We’ve committed to supporting Naveen through college and will offer work at the BnB
Our immediate priority will be to sell the art ( ( MAnjula was right, I collected too much) and the money will go towards our next goals in supporting young people (and maybe some more elders.)
Watch this space ..
Students thriving through their art.
Kaliyuvamane students do it again with a wonderful performance at the Bahuroopi national theatre festival held in Mysore.
Rajesh Madhava has spent over a year working with the students on a range of projects.
Their confidence and communication improving dramatically.
Fantastic!
Missing her friends and this great teaching. Well done to all the students and their teacher/facilitator Rajesh Madhava
Me and MYCycle 