Bangalore Stories


ICYN Conference

9 February In the morning, the Yogasana competition is suppose to conclude its programme awarding medals and certificates to winners by noon. That did not happen until late afternoon and went into the evenings. It is not because there were too many participants and the event did not finish on time. It is the display of obvious disorganization that ca...


Yes I am Back!

4-8 February, Bangalore Yes indeed! I made it back to India. My 10 year tourist visa was cancelled without prejudice and a 90 days conference visa was issued in lieu. I do not plan to be here 90 days. Much work at home await. I plan to attend the two events as originally planned and visit Tamil Nadu then head home. Bangalore seems to be my second...


Big Goals for the New Year

Bangalore, 1 January Early morning, I woke up and stuffed my backpack with my clothes and belongings. I headed for the train station for Calicut aka Kozhikode then catch a flight from CCJ to BLR. The fare is Rs210 for a sleeping A/C compartment compared to Rs2600 for a private taxi. It did not take me long to fall asleep. I am not used to staying up ...


OHHH the Troubles

The start of every trip I take, no matter where it is, always seems to start with some typical traveler problem. When I left London it was that my plane was late and I just barely made my connection in Dubai (dodging a 10- hour delay in Dubai and leaving my poor Masi waiting in Bombay for me); when I left Surat for the first time it was that my only bo...