Friday, May 29, 2009London I am finally getting to the end of The Order of the Phoenix (which is turning out to be the most challenging book I have ever read!). After my morning laptop routine (checking email, proofreading my blog), I had my breakfast (croissants with the last of the preserves in my fridge…
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‘Brief Encounter’ Gresham Lecture and More Jubilee Walk
Wednesday, May 6, 2009London Phew! What a busy (and very productive) day I had! I am trying so hard to get as much work out of the way before Chriselle arrives tomorrow so that I can devote all our time together exclusively to her. I read about 25 pages of The Order of the Phoenix…
In Bruges–On a Day for Ducks!
Friday, April 17, 2009Bruges, Belgium What a dreadful day! Truly, one for ducks! This wasn’t the kind of day that tourists can take in their stride—when sudden downpours wet the streets but pass quickly away. This was a steady continuous drizzle that went on all morning and turned the temperature way down low. It made…
Beguiling, Bewitching Bruges!
Thursday, April 16, 2009Bruges, Belgium I had a restless night being awoken about 1 am by an unruly crowd on the street outside the hostel window, that kept me awake for a good hour. Still, I awoke at 7. 30 am, very refreshed, dressed quickly, packed and went downstairs with my backpack for my breakfast…
Bonjour Bruxelle! Arrival in Brussels.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009London-Brussles I’ve wanted to visit Belgium forever—ever since my brother’s friend, when a little boy of nine, once informed us that he was going for a holiday to Belgium. He had meant Belgaum in South India! We’d all had a guffaw but I was never able to get Belgium off my mind.…
Playing Catch Up!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009London All day today, I played catch up. It’s amazing how much one puts on hold while traveling. And since I am off again tomorrow (to Belgium), I had a laundry list of items to be accomplished. I did manage to finish writing my ‘Ancient Worlds’ travelogue (i.e. my account of our…
British Library, Accommodation Hunting and Another Interview
Wednesday, February 25, 2009London Through the miracle of modern technology and flawless logistics, my Frank Anthony book was awaiting my arrival at the British Library when I reached there this morning at 10. 30. In the lovely Asia and Africa Reading Room, while being gazed upon by the oil-painted portraits of India’ s erstwhile rajas…
British Library, Discovering Clerkenwell and Exploring the Tate Modern
Saturday, Fenruary 21, 2009London Despite going to bed at 11. 30 pm last night, I awoke at 5 am, then forced myself to get back to sleep again as I am afraid that this lack of sleep might not be too good for my health! Luckily, I did doze off and woke up again at…
Back in the Saddle Again
Posted on Author rochellesroost_bkfoqdPosted in Belgium, Daily Musings, Italy, Turkey, United Kingdom
Thursday, November 13, 2008London It was difficult, this morning, to snap out of holiday mode and resume the tenor of working life. But get back into the saddle I did this morning as I set off, on foot, for Bedford Square to teach my two classes. My students regaled me with stories of their respective…