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ROUND UP OF THE PAST FEW DAYS

Well doesn’t time fly…

We’ve had a busy few days, spent between our two suppliers.

Whilst at our main, bigger supplier we once again walk through his showrooms and warehouses…

Wake to the early warmth of the day and further discoveries to hopefully be revealed. The new day journey begins back into the throng of the everyday Jodhpur traffic; a gentle swaying of movement, avoiding contact of both the oncoming and passing traffic…

The day begins to the inimitable humid warmth, post monsoon season and a busy day ahead visiting a number of our ‘small’ family suppliers, in the back and beyond. Once picked up we make our way through the hustle and bustle of street/road life (thankfully) avoiding any contact with fellow users. A myriad of colour found on the many….

Well here we are. We have arrived and completed our first day. The past 48 hours have gone so fast…
The journey was pretty smooth all round.
On arrival to Jodhpur we were greeted by the familiar “crazy driver”. Always smiling, laughing; a welcome sight after the long journey. He brought us directly to the showroom where we had hugs…

I’m ever so excited! I’ve not been back to Indian since April 2019 as my following 2020 trip was obviously cancelled. I allowed Dad and David the pleasure of taking the first trip back out last year, but it’s definitely my turn again now!

JOURNEYS END AND JOURNEYS ANEW That moment inevitably arrives when thoughts turn to home …. while remaining in the present and farewells to be had (and a last days buying …). The first goodbye’s were to all the wonderful staff at the family run hotel where we always stay at (until next time; stay safe). […]

Wake to a another beautiful day ….. daily early morning swim taken, followed by some earl grey and with a tingle of excitement and hope of what lies ahead, knowing the suppliers we plan to visit, the day takes hold and we begin a further adventure. Our regular driver (now seemingly Russ’s carer ..) arrive […]

Wake up to another beautiful morning amongst the evergreen, heat and stunning planting which envelops our place of rest; an oasis of calm and tranquility ….. before our journey takes us out, into the bustle and movement of the everyday to visit our long time suppliers and friends. Winding our way down further dusty, bumpy […]

Finally arrived following the night flight to Delhi, with a few hiccups along the way (pre-entry’ covid forms were required at Heathrow that we did not know about), at which point both Russ and I are going ‘where’s Kristy’… incredibly (for us) we managed that part, only for me to go and lose my boarding […]

Finally our passports have returned with visa’s inside …. (hooray), following Kristy having had to travel to Hounslow and a long day spent in their offices – a test of patience and resolve. Well the countdown is on (leaving 2nd Oct), while excited and looking forward to seeing both our friends and suppliers, following a […]