Poem: TIME WAITS FOR NO FOOL, Dedicated to Gandhi
TIME WAITS FOR NO FOOL
view full post »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
18-19 July, Kashmir to Delhi, 24 hour trip by road
My friend advised me not to fly and suggested that I take a bus to Jammu (7.30-4pm) in a 4 wheel drive they call Sumo’s. She said from there catch a air conditioned/sleeping bus to Delhi.
view full post »14 July, Kashmir, Driving in chaos
My friend and her cousin asked if I could drive the car and they would take me to some beautiful sights in Kashmir. Before I detail the experience I wish to discuss the 13th July (yesterday) which was… Continue reading
14 July, Kashmir, another day out of confinement
Yesterday afternoon (Monday) we go out again. I feel excitement and a sense of gratitude as my introduction to Kashmir has been slow but intriguing. My friend and her cousin organize a motor scooter and he rides, taking… Continue reading
10 July, Kashmir, Curfew and 2 Free Days
It is now Saturday (10th July) and I arrived on Tuesday last week. I had one day out when the curfew was lifted. Today is another day when it has been lifted and I can’t wait to get… Continue reading