




Lucie from Normandy is a workawayer staying at Mysore Bed and Breakfast and finding time to visit Kaliyuvamane to share her language skills.











Lucie from Normandy is a workawayer staying at Mysore Bed and Breakfast and finding time to visit Kaliyuvamane to share her language skills.






Lucie and Billet-Doux have taken to walking with me in our park at ten each eve.
A new friend has appeared. After a few false starts and falling over I’ve now managed to photograph her.

She calls out. A sort of sophisticated cheeping sound and flits closeby seemingly sitting intentionally in locations on our route.

Or I’m assuming the best and maybe she wary of the ginger hunter by our side.
Goats surf the net to find scrumptious garden.
One or two we can tolerate. But a whole bunch aka tribe, trip or flock munching on Manjula’s garden is a bite too far.


I don’t know how they found the garden or got inside. Maybe they did find it on the net or the two that found it last week, passed the message on.
They were chased out of town (ok the garden) with my big stick and shrill whistle. They conveniently led me straight to the owners.
Who knows how the ‘farmer’ can stop it happening. I’ll use the same aversion therapy if it happens again but I’ll complain to the council/Corporation. Their neighbours know this and have passed it on. Any more problems and they may have to shift them.















As part of this year’s illuminations.






Our house is also full of plants.










The next night in its stormy rain glory.

I’ve just finished reading.

Brian Selznick combines art and words to provide a surprising and insightful story. Strongly recommended

Some might consider them children’s books. If so, this child loves them. we have all his books at Manjula’s Library at Mysore Bed and Breakfast.

I liked it!

You’d be correct in assuming it’s to celebrate MAnjula and help more people meet her.
It’s also ..
.. because it’s life affirming and fun.
… meeting new lovely lively people,
what’s not to like?

Thank you to our latest new friends from near Barcelona (one of my favourite cities) for spending time here and we getting to know you….
… that’s Martina, Jana, Marta and Angel












Manjula’s Library is growing fast.



We’ve an expanding section on trees

One, Manjula continues to give. We celebrate and continue to share her loving kindness.
Two, we’ve made a great difference for 100 young children
Three, enhanced our reputation at Manjula’s Mysore of making things happen.

First Sunday after returning home.
When Kaveri visits we’ve started going to swimming pool Sunday morning but we’ve got timing wrong or they’ve changed the rules.
Women and children only.

How is that possible with an old man and in India?
As you can see it’s a bit empty.




But this being India, I managed to get in for half the session.




I’m not altogether sure what’s the biggest attraction. Swimming or bakery.




I think we know.
What’sapp between Ani and I


Sowbaghya is in charge, looking after the house and menagerie while I’m away.







So here, from a few years ago, are the two beauties together