An amazing historical site. Just enjoy the photos.... read more

The End of a Dream. Beatrice was filled with joy and a degree of trepidation when she at last set food in India. This was something that she had wanted to do for a very long time, but family responsibilities and a career had not made it possible, until now. She knew that the poverty would be difficult to cope with but she also knew that pretending it didn’t exist was not an option either. The village was basic. No running water in any of the small dark dirt, homes and certainly no electricity. Their animals, mostly goats slept in a corner of the one room houses with them at night on a bed of straw. But oh the welcome! These poor people who seemed almost forgotten by the rest of the world wanted to share ... read more

Before I left on my trip this year I visited my most favourite school where I have worked for many years, Nairne Primary in the Adelaide hills. Leanne and Rob’s class, two great teachers and friends also, had made a funny book which they then sold to children and parents and made a profit of $130. They very kindly presented it to me to give to a school or orphanage in need that I may have found on my travels. Well as you can imagine, there are so many places in need that it is not an easy job. I also had to consider whether the school would use the money correctly. Luckily I knew of just such a school in Nepal. Bibhuti International School - called international purely because English is taught, just so important ... read more

My second one, the Green Tara retreat was the real deal. Truly amazing, but difficult to explain. It’s one of those things where you’ve really got to be there and experience it. Powerful, and has probably changed my life - for the better. On the last day there was an amazing ceremony for a new Rinpoche (reincarnated guru) which was full of all the pomp and ceremony that the Buddhists do so well. We were really lucky to have been able to participate in this. A few too many people for my liking but wonderful. Just a few photos. ... read more

It was teachers day last week so Francesca and I visited Rajan and Sushmita's school. We had an amazing time with so much fun, eating, singing and dancing. Enjoy the photos.... read more