Nomadic Educator

"If you don't think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days." - Kris Carr Still in Ambiok Busty, we had the most, almighty rain storm.   The water pouring down on the tin roof made a sound somewhere between a lullaby and a drill.   It reminded me a bit of holidays away in the caravan when I was a kid.   The six of us in our Dethleffs caravan touring Europe year on year – each time a new country, a new caravan site, a new exciting adventure.   Barbequing under a double lilo in the pouring rain in Denmark, the warm, sunny beaches of Yugoslavia or the slide that went into the sea in Malmo, Sweden – it’s a reminder of just what an extraordinary and incredibly fortunate childhood I had.   As we all began to grow, Dad had to put a hammock

‘I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads.  Not knowing where I am going is what inspires me to travel it.’ – Rosalia de Castro So, what can I say?   Catching up was all I expected and more.   I spent my first night in Kalimpong with some of the Rai (Santa’s) family.   His sister, Premika, who owns and runs a chemist in the town is a good friend and has been enormously helpful.   It is great to know that, after three attempts, she finally has her visa for London and will be running the London Marathon in April of this year.   Running is Premika’s big passion and she has taken part in many half-marathons runs across India to help the charity she supports called ‘Run with Roshni’.   You may remember an earlier blog talking about a charity night we went to in aid of ‘Run with Roshni’.   The following two nights I was in Kashyem with Suman, Khaliun and Tshering Sirs.   I couldn’t have been made more welcome.   The Saturday of that first week back was Neha’s birthday.   I spe