Monday 18th

 This morning Helen went to check if her phone was unlocked yet...'no madam, come back later'. We looked into a tiny supermarket and bought pickle and  purchased stamps at the part time post office. 

We chatted for a short time with the woman who runs the 'vegetable and grosary shop'. She was battling with a couple of cows sticking their noses into a covered basket of waste vegetable trimmings. The only thing which would chase them was a thin stick! They get to eat it at dusk and this was far too early. 

Back at the apartment our simple lunch of tomatoes,  bread rolls and veg pattie soon vanished.  Then I got ready for my Bridge date.

I met Kitty last Saturday who said she needed a partner. So I taxied to kitty's house and met Meera and Santoosh. We played Chicago scoring for three hours in the balmy air outside. Kitty's husband is recovering from a stroke. About thirty years ago he won the international bridge tournament in Taiwan. His partner was Hershel/Hershey(?)who is now the Vice President of Canada.  

Santoosh on the left with an old friend from student days.

We will probably be out of touch for a few days as we enjoy walking in the Chorla Ghats. If you want to know more look at www.swapnagandha.com.