Community -

Musing in an idle moment on the nature of community, it struck me not for the first time how strange life is here. People of many countries hove up and meld with each other and the French. And having bonded we keep in contact as we come and go across the globe - wonderful, really; heaven knows how or why.
Which is by way of introducing a part of Tobys letter from India;

Update from Agra, in the most heavily populated state of India, Utra Pradesh. This morning we were up at 6 to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise and it still is the most stunning building that I (Jim thought so as well) ever saw. Breathtaking and moving (almost to tears). To morrow we leave for Varanasi, I kept the most Indian-drama-chaos-spiritual-ununderstandable city for the last days. And then already coming home on 28th.

Kat, it will probably pop up at facebook, or through Leo's internet, but already, way in advance, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I thought it was 25, or maybe 27, or maybe Andree... ?? We'll drink to your health anyway and throw some flowers in the Ganges River.

I already confirmed with Elle that I am coming for Toques et Clochers - arriving around 29th March - and maybe staying some 10 days. Leo was invited for the Pete and Clarie party so now is considering to come as well. Stewart will be back in time from his trip to South India so yes. IT"S PARTY TIME AGAIN. WINTER IS OVER.

Sweethearts, it will be a pleasure seeing you again soon and show you pics of this amazing country, and chat and share experiences and.. well like always,

Love Toby

Yes, indeeedie, its birthdays and parties and spring, hurrah!