Namastey London

Just thought I will drop in

And say hello!

I am enjoying a lovely bright morning in London

And reading all the recommendations you have sent me

While the husband kickstarts the vacation by going for his third round of beauty sleep!

Leaving you with some beautiful images by Tobias Harvey

Hmm...am I missing India already? ;-)

You have a lovely weekend

And thanks for your suggestions and the many emails you have sent me

Have I told you lately,

That you are awesome!

Tell me, tell me quick!

I am off to our much awaited vacation this week...

...And I need your help!

I would love to get any tips from you on

What to do and what to visit, 

Little known places,

Your personal favorites,
Quirky shops and flea markets to haunt,

'Don't-dare-miss-this' experiences,

In

Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, Paris and London

And, 

What would you say..

If I have a day to spare

Should I (as in we) do

Antwerp or Luxembourg?

Please drop in a comment or send me an email

With your recommendations

And I'll send you all my love

Everyday in a letter

Sealed with a kiss

[Umm, well not exactly everyday, and that kiss just might be a bit too much

... but you get the idea, right?]

Signing off

In eager anticipation

Of the tips you will send me!

Will see ya on and off during the next few weeks

Take care you!

[Image Sources (clockwork): Judith, Rita, Risa, Elgarbo, Ktwigs] 

And we have a winner!

Remember the giveaway from the fab store Pergolina? Bianca and I had asked you to describe your best 'Indian summer' on Pergolina's blog....and what beautiful stories you shared with us! I felt myself being transported to the vivid summers you had described. Thank you for participating and sharing ~ Arline, GC, Elly Vortex, Eve's Lungs, KK, Sudha, Megha, Gagan, Sreelu, Me, Sharon, Ineke, Kriti, Paul, Megaspice, Bhuvana and Chryselle! You girls rock!

And, 

The winner of the contest and soon-to-be-owner of the lovely scarf is Parul! 

Congratulations Parul! 

Waiting to see a pic of you in the new scarf!


Read all about some of the best Indian Summers here...
 

Indian Haveli...

... in Tanzania

Evocative of the rich influence

Of travelers and traders from India, Arabia, Persia, Portugal 

And many more such wanderers

This is

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[All Images: 236 Hurumzi]