Comments on: Bangalore – Decoration

By: Mike Rolston

Mike Rolston — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:08:55 +0000

Hi Suze

Finally got through (most peculiar that coding ssytem).
i am enjoying reading your travelogue which brings back many memories of the month I spent in India back in 1974 travelling back form Oz.
Istarted in Calcutta and went up to Darjeeling across into Nepal, down into India again and across to Agra, Delhi and finally Srinigar, from where I left to go onto Pakistan
My main type of accomodation was staying in Sikh temples where you could stay for 3 days free of charge and got 2 meals a day.
We weren’t allowed to shave and had to cover our heads during meal times )I used to use a towel).
I travelled everywhere by trin, which at the time, were unbelievable.
Howver, third class reserved at least guaranteed a bit of space instead of the cattle wagons for those who booked 3rd class unreserved.
I used to dress in Indian clothes (white trousers and white top and comments from some Sikhs were incredible as they expected us to be travelling in suits and bowler hats because we came from UK (honest).
Enjoy your Indian experince because you will never forget as it is such a unique place.

Love

Mike & Sheila

By: Mike Rolston

Mike Rolston — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:54:32 +0000

Hi Suze

Just testing the decyphering.

Mike

By: Auntie Rosemary

Auntie Rosemary — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:26:07 +0000

Sorry Suzie: posted that one under Claire-Louise’s name in error!! – love Auntie Rosemary x

By: C L

C L — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:23:45 +0000

Hi Suzie: So glad to hear that it was just a henna tatoo!! you sound so happy and content where you are and it’s nice that you have been able to relax for a while. Wonder how your mum and Irene are getting on – the mind boggles!!Can’t believe its Easter Sunday next week – we’ll certainly miss you and all your Easter traditions!! Looking forward to some photos being posted.
Take good care – All my love – God Bless
Auntie Rosemary x

By: C L

C L — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 18:24:22 +0000

Hi Suze, I suppose I’m glad that Paul and Andy both neglected their younger brother duties else I would have had Liverpool FC crest on one arm and Everton FC on the other!! The henna tattoo reminds me of when Gabi had a cat painted on her arm in Spain and of course once the tattoo faded she had a white cat shape where the sun hadn’t touched!! And yes we are still counting down with Gabi until Suzie is home. I am sat here writing this as the rain is pouring down- great British weather hey! I really can’t think of anything that if I was lucky enough to be in your position I would be missing ( Except family and friends of course!!) Take care, keep safe and happy Lots of love CL & G x x

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:37:47 +0000

Hi Suze,

Tattoo’s? Piercings? What type of Brothers are they – from the hood, getting down with the kids?

I noted your comments with regard to the length of short and, assuming the same rules apply to male dress, will remember not to pack my circa ’83 velour hotpants if I ever visit these parts.

Take care

Paul x

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:24:15 +0000

You really do have a fabulous way with words. Matt has just read the latest update to me while I sit here slicing paper for the order of service booklets and my mind is filled with the most wonderful pictures.

My only worry is that you sound far too happy and you might never come back. I always knew you’d cause a sensation with all those boys. Try not to distract them too much! Missing you lots, Sarah xx

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 15:58:28 +0000

Hi Suze,

I’ve duly noted that I’ve been neglecting my duties as a younger brother and on your return I intend to make amends. Starting tonight I’m going to practice my skills. I’m not sure I’ll be able to get henna, but I’m sure a permanent marker will suffice. I’m sure Caroline will be a willing volunteer, although perhaps she’d prefer the Newcastle United badge on her arm rather than the Everton crest I’ve got planned for you…

Looking forward to seeing some more photo’s soon.

Love,
Michael

By: angela

angela — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 15:03:56 +0000

Hello Suze, all my mind is conjuring up lovely colourful clothes. You have to admit,
Indian ladies have a wonderful sense of colour.
In the Hardshaw Centre in St Helens there is
a stall which i think is Chinese, and i also think the Chinese are the same with colour
and also Bangles, Beads and Earrings.I am always hard pressed to choose as the items are beautiful. I am looking forward to some more photos, so get clicking, also keep clicking on the Blog. lots of love Angela xxx

By: Jon Power

Jon Power — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:04:26 +0000

did michael never help you with your tattoos when growing up?- I know that it was certainly one of my roles as a younger sibling. It sounds like you are working like a dog- I imagine carrying the weight of the flowers in your hair, hours of hardcore card sharking and being generally adored makes you want to dash back to Pilkingtons?!? Enjoy!! jonx