Saturday, December 21, 2024

water

What is the tranquility water brings us
How does we explain 
Why are there ripples here and clear glass there 
How does life look like a sea horse from one angle and a submerged Xmas tree from another 
Who is the little fish who pops up and disappears before I can see it
A splash and concentric circles the only clue it tried to say hi

Thursday, December 5, 2024

food for thought

What I've learnt about travelling ... what works for me and my family on family hols 

1. Choose hotel near city centre.  Good for flexibility. 
2. Get international driving licence 
3. Travel as a family, don't join with friends. Not now with our kids being so individual and special. 
4. Avoid comparing. Our kids are special
5. Always take flask, hot water kettle and rice cooker 
6.Manjal and curry powder good to have

Things I've learnt on this trip ( other than the above) 

1. Respect the cold. It's a force. Larger than us. Much. Not to be underestimated 

2. Tap on subair for holiday planning. He's gifted in this and generous and thoughtful. 

3. There is a meditative quality to watching clothes spin in the washer and dryer. And the sound

4. I love French. Gonna start duo lingo before I leave France 

5. Germany is ok. 

6. I need to learn how to support ashwin in learning and growing