Myself and Toraigh journeyed to The Maidan, the Field, in front of the Victoria Memorial that was the heart of the British Raj. It was originally a large cleared space built in front of Fort William to give the 'gunners' a clear shot if under attack from the restless natives. The Maidan is used for various useful things now, grazing goats is one of them. Playing cricket is another - it's as popular as hurling in Ballycastle. As we get to know Kolkata better it is appearing to be a city in transition. There is real evidence of an economic hub and growth alongside the poverty - which unfortunately is still very real is the first thing that strikes visitors like us.
Anyhow the Maidan is a great place to go if you want to get the top of an almost baldy head sun burned. Makes me think of the phrase, 'Mad dogs and English men go out in the mid day sun'. While I may not be an Englander, I think Irelanders have inherited the sentiments of the phrase. Also makes me think that those weather men who say 'we're in for an Indian summer', need to come here for a while! Anyhow, I have a few more pics taken on the low quality digi cam. I hope some one enjoys them. We are organising projects but until there is something real to say, let's just say the groundwork is being prepared.
By the way Dara would really love to hear from her class, or anybody. Either through the blog or my personal email. A pic of Clio would be classy - Bridgeen.
Until the next time, I'll wear a hat at mid day. Good luck Raymie and Clan
2 comments:
Hi Dara,
This is our second time trying to get in touch with you, we've been looking at your blog site in school and all your friends have seen all the pictures. They think your friends in India look lovely and the weather looks great too! Not much has changed here I'm afraid, except it is much colder than when you left!! Your friends all said to tell you that they are missing you very much. They would like to be sending you e-mails so maybe there is another address they could send too? I have given them this one. I have printed off some of your pictures and put them up in the classroom so your friends still see you everyday and are looking forward to you being back for First Communion. We all hope you are having a great time and we will keep in touch. Talk soon, love from,
Miss Higgins clan
seamy here again donal was telling me his ma had heard an email read out from yous on the gerry anderson? show thought i'd pass it on...
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