India
My time in India
Perceptions of Waste and Wealth, MK Gandhi Institute
I received this article today from the MKGandhi Institute, info@mkgandhi.org, as I am in a wilderness area I am contemplating consumerism, waste and environmental balance. This article gives voice to my musings. Recycling as a human activity is not close… Continue reading
23 July, Ahmedabad to Mumbai
I awoke at 6.30am and organized a rickshaw to go to the Heritage Trail Walk in the centre of Ahmedabad. The Gandhian lady wrote the address in Gujurati for the driver. I got there at 7.15 but didn’t… Continue reading
21 July, Ahmedabad, Gandhi Ashram
As explained in the previous account, to be in Gandhi’s ashram for me, was overwhelming. I’ve been inspired by Gandhi since I saw the Attenborough film on Gandhi around 1999. I had a feeling back then that he… Continue reading
21 July, Mumbai to Ahmedabad
I ring the journalist contact but somehow we don’t connect. I ring Chandra and he allows me to come there. Having a shower (or bath) as they call it is a relief. I have a sleep… Continue reading
4 July, New Delhi, Clowning in a shopping centre
Today my leg is next to normal. There are a few punctures from the dogs toothy pegs, but I am good. I want to take Naveet out clowning at a shopping centre as he expressed a desire to feel his… Continue reading
3 July, New Delhi, Meditation and dogs
I was exhausted on Saturday, my feet had swollen up and I declined to go out to see more of Delhi. Instead I just slept and felt a desire to meditate in their little meditation room. This place I am… Continue reading
2 July, Delhi, Travelling around old New Delhi and life here
I met two travelers Kate and Dave who came home around 3.30am and I said a quick ‘gidday’ from my sleeping place on the floor. I hadn’t gone to sleep as the noises in the house kept me awake and… Continue reading