India is rarely described as being a land of silence, of peace or tranquillity. More often the association is one of honking horns, noisy crowds and a general mele of hustle and bustle. Often the latter description is true. However, there are parts of India which can be described as tranquil – the backwaters of…

Today marks the start of a new chapter in India – I am now the longest serving expat here in our company. When Gordon flew out for the final time last night heading for pastures new, I assumed this designation. It is a milestone in one way, but equally it also represents a material change…

When I first came to India my goal was threefold with these journals. Firstly, to capture for my own future recollections my impressions of this country and some of my key experiences here. Secondly to be a means of keeping friends and family updated. And finally, I wanted to provide insights into living and working…

Harrogate parkrun is three laps. While it has been a while since I ran it, I used to be a regular and would often volunteer in the role of pacer – where you would don a vest with a time labelled on that you would aim to complete in. I would usually pace 25 minutes…

I am rapidly closing in on completing my second year here in India. I first arrived on 4th January 2022, so as near as makes no difference the end of the calendar year will mark the tick box for two years here. Admittedly I will be in the UK for Christmas, so not technically ‘in India’…