Mad for India

My forthcoming trip to India, to stay with the brother of my sweetheart, is quickly approaching. In my excitement to get back to this brilliant, crazy, exciting, mad, thoughtful place, I have been re-examining some of the Indian reference books I have in stock. Not to mention the Lonely Planet, whose latest edition of 'India', comes out in the first week of October.












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1 & 2. Ganges: Along Sacred Waters. Pavan (Thames & Hudson)
3. Indian Wisdom: 365 Days. Follmi (Thames & Hudson)
4. India Panorama. Steiner (EditionPanorama)
5, 6 & 7. Made In India. Winata & Darmon (Chronicle)

Sweet Spring

Spring has arrived in Woodend - and I for one am hoping it sticks around. The breeze is gentle, and the sweet smell of blossom is in the air. Here's a branch my sweetheart salvaged for me this morning.