Ooty to Bangkok

Ah...Bangkok
I wonder if where Pondicherry is where my friend's wife Nell grew up? I know she grew up in some sort of idealised community. I will ask her. Her parents were out and out hippies who travelled there in the 60s and true to their hippy ideals the mother now makes a mint from exported crocheted goods. Dad just drinks on a boat I believe. She does pay a lot more than the usual wages but still turns a healthy profit for them over in UK and Europe, and lives very nicely there, thank you very much. I imagine there's a fair amount of that, ho hum. You know I didn't know you were going to Thailand - my cousin's widow Lemon would have come to meet you I'm sure, she speaks beautiful English and would have shown you some things you might not otherwise have seen. She lives in Rayong, which is in the gulf, some 1 hour 30 minutes by car. I will see her in August, I'm going out to my friend Tony and his fiancée's wedding. I imagine it's lovely weather for you now, not too humid as yet. I wonder if you've heard about the fabulous Susan Boyle moment on Britain's Got Talent? A not too prepossessing looking lad of 17 comes on with his duo partner, and opens his mouth to sing like Pavarotti, a totally show stopping moment. Cowell's chin was on the floor and his eyes full of dollar signs. Look for it on YouTube when you get a chance. Gordon was in tears as usual, such a big softie. Ruby, you look terribly relaxed in the hammock - are you snoozling? It looked most comfortable. And George, I love your Ganesh elephant - such a joyful trunk that elephant has in the picture, keep them coming please. It's been glorious here, Gordon was working and Saturday was full of admin and chores so only made it to the beach for an hour or so. Yesterday our friend Paul came with his two, Josh and Emily and we spent the whole afternoon there, we had a great time and I have caught the sun. Off now, I'm on the train to work and I want to get this in while I've still got a connection. Looking forward to the next instalment, George xxxx

Ashram
I recently worked with a Pole (from Poland) he was a temporary worker in the exam invigilator role. We got into a heated discussion about Ashram and their power. He was trying to convert those who definitely did not want anything to do with his views into believing in their ways. I took your view some confidence! But we all need guidance at some time in our lives!! Sounds like your guide Alex is taking his turn well ! So could one sit down in first class? I must get back to reading the second half... bye for now

I loved George's opening statement "Mum books First Class", no nonsense there, I'm certainly with you on that one Carla! Sounds like you had a lucky escape from the dubious "Paper Factory" aka Cult... and Jet Airways makes Ryan Air sound like a reputable business! Looking forward your next installment!

armchair traveller
Am absolutely loving your blog - particularly with the story being told by each of you. I hope you manage to keep it up - you have a loyal band of followers! Enjoy Thailand... Trisha :) x