Belgian Snow

It has been snowing since last night and the temperature has gone done to -11 degrees centigrade. It has been difficult for me to adjust at the sudden change in temperature -- sure, India had been cold the past few days but ----- this is one is extreme! I took a picture of me (of course at 7:30 am when it started snowing (note the background on the last pic -- and see the snow falling) and some more pics at 11 am. Sadly, I didn't bring winter clothes as I left most of my (wonderful) jackets in Manipur. But, well... life goes...

I'll post more pics in the next few days....

Bye for Brussels

Well, after weeks of holding my breath -- I am finally leaving for Brussels tonight. I have finished some of the work that needs to be done, although I honestly feel that there is still so much not done. I will be away from Manipur for a long time (three weeks) because I am going for a holiday after the training/workshop. The picture is the place where I'll be staying along with 19 outer participants. It is called Maison Notre-Dame du Chant d'Oiseau, a name I think I have a hard time pronouncing. But this is going to be home for the next weeks!

Anyways, I have already a plan as to what to do and where to go during the time that I will be in Europe. Weekends in Paris and Amsterdam and then off to Rome on the last day. Whew.. the had life of a traveler.

I shall, of course keep on blogging so every whining, praising, crying, death-defying moments will be informed to you. Yes you.

So bye for today as by tomorrow, I will be Brussels, Belgium.

Did I mention they alledge to be making the best beer in the world?

Journey To The Center Of The ... Eeek!

It is 3 am and I am still awake. I have started on 10-days PAP (prohibited area permission) journeys from Manipur to New Delhi. I am sleepy and tired but I don't want to close my eyes because I know that as soon as I wink -- it will be a nod to dreamland.

I have been here in Delhi since last week for PAP and Visa reasons (my Indian visa expires on the 25th). Just being away from the project fills me with a lot of anxiety over the tasks and responsibilities I need to do just before I leave (again) next week for PAP reasons and for my training in Brussels.

Honestly, I thought it was cool to travel regularly - lesser work-related stress, more shopping and sight seeing. Recently, I realized that with the regular round of airport visitations, you can never get things done and work clogs up.

Anyways, here I am , waiting for the driver to pick me up and having a last go on my blog. And so I say, not only hasta la vista, but here's wishing for lesser air pockets, baby.

Did I tell you I snore when I'm tired?