It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring ... Yes. This is what I was humming to myself all through yesterday as I went about attending to chores that I should complete before I return to the United Kingdom.Today, I had a pretty busy day, what with meeting a guy in connection with personal work. This meeting, supposed to last for a couple of hours, lasted three hours. In addition, I spent time with a dear friend Dr. Ashish Shah, an ultrasound specialist at his new clinic in the Ashoka Shopping Centre. He was, as usual, very cordial and forthcoming.
During my previous visit in Feb-Mar this year, as well as during the current visit, my main activity is bonding with my family, of course, but also, rejuvenating ties with my hundreds of friends, relatives,and others. This time, I have already had conversations with my brothers, mom, some of my uncles and aunts, friends, and others. In particular, I am going to mention some by name. They include my Paediatrician friend Moatasim Solkar, my old radiologist friend Muhbeen Shaikh, and my neighbour Iqbal Bhinderwala. I have yet to have many other conversations. I also met Dr Shirin Shikari and her immensely interesting spouse Mr Tofique Shikari a few days ago, and am meeting my school friend Farhad Khursetjee on Monday. Other interactions will pan out as they will ... but all in all, I am sure I will return with some distinctively sweet memories.
I also procured my International Driving Permit - something that I should have done many months ago. Armed with this, I hope to drive my first car in the U.K. This might have to be a second-hand car to begin with. Let's see. It will be another four or five months before the validity of my Indian car driving licence will run out, and I will have to get a U.K. driving licence.
That's it for now. Do keep visiting and reading.
During my previous visit in Feb-Mar this year, as well as during the current visit, my main activity is bonding with my family, of course, but also, rejuvenating ties with my hundreds of friends, relatives,and others. This time, I have already had conversations with my brothers, mom, some of my uncles and aunts, friends, and others. In particular, I am going to mention some by name. They include my Paediatrician friend Moatasim Solkar, my old radiologist friend Muhbeen Shaikh, and my neighbour Iqbal Bhinderwala. I have yet to have many other conversations. I also met Dr Shirin Shikari and her immensely interesting spouse Mr Tofique Shikari a few days ago, and am meeting my school friend Farhad Khursetjee on Monday. Other interactions will pan out as they will ... but all in all, I am sure I will return with some distinctively sweet memories.
I also procured my International Driving Permit - something that I should have done many months ago. Armed with this, I hope to drive my first car in the U.K. This might have to be a second-hand car to begin with. Let's see. It will be another four or five months before the validity of my Indian car driving licence will run out, and I will have to get a U.K. driving licence.
That's it for now. Do keep visiting and reading.
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