Wednesday, December 12, 2012

On the Road again - India and the UK

Here we are about to embark on a two month trip to India - Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Kerala, Bangalore and London (phew just writing this makes me tired!). I last blogged on our Baltic Cruise on Sept 2011 (yes over a year ago).
 
Now Dec 2011
Then Dec 9th 1961

The highlight of 2011 was the celebration of the golden jubilee of our marriage, surrounded by friends. We attended a 50th anniversary mass at the Newark Cathedral and then had a dinner dance with most of our friends, from the US (and Canada and the UK). It was a magical evening and we floated on the euphoria of love and good wishes. Ellen looked lovely and I again marveled at my good fortune in marrying this gentle, loving person, who has always been 'the wind beneath my wings'. Here are a couple of photos 'then and now'.

The highlight of 2012 was the publication of "More Voices on the Verandah" the seventh book on the culture of the Anglo-Indian community - launched in New York at the Indian consulate and in Toronto, Canada. Do check it out at our website http://www.blairrw.org/ctr/ 

The primary purpose of our trip to India is to attend an International Anglo-Indian reunion in Kolkata (and a smaller one in Chennai) in January 2013. We look forward to meeting and enjoying friends from around the world. We will also spend time visiting CTR's projects (the charity that helps
Anglo Indians in India) that provide pensions for seniors and help educate children.

So look out for our next blog from India. Till then stay well and happy and enjoy the holiday season.