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A Second Smaller Splash
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Monthly Archives: March 2012
A Smaller Splash
Rain Stopped Play
Das, my regular driver, waits with Anu
contemplating our journey home.
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“Rain stopped play” is a phrase familiar to cricket followers in England, where the climate is reliably unreliable.
More Than A Help..
Taking an auto-rickshaw to the mainland with Anu: my houseboy, “second pair of legs” and helping hand.
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Not In New Zealand Anymore..
Following Sunday’s café breakfast, we rode straight into a boisterous but very good-natured Hindu procession heading for the temple.
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Picture taken in Palace Road, part of Fort Cochin’s ”Brahmin colony”.
To The Victor Go The Spoils
To the loser it’s just a matter of survival..
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The origin of the phrase To the victor go the spoils can be found here.
Picture taken outside the grounds of Bishop’s House, Cochin
The Wanderer Returns
Taking My Bearings
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Photograph taken by my son in Bluff, as he showed me some of New Zealand’s great beauty. I also took a picture of this landmark signpost – but to my chagrin, his was much better!
The Path Home
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“Salva nos, Domine, vigilantes, custodi nos dormientes, ut vigil emus cum Christo et requiescamus in pace.
Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace:
Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum
Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum:
Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel.”
Save us, Lord, while we are awake, protect us while we sleep,
that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace.
At last, all-powerful Master,
You give leave to your servant to go in peace, according to your promise.
For my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared for all nations,
The light to enlighten the Gentiles and give glory to Israel your people.
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Picture of the mist-touched avenue, leading away from Kopua monastery in North Island, New Zealand.
Front Elevation
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Picture taken in the grounds of Kopua Monastery, New Zealand
Caught By The Light: Part 2
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Picture taken by one of the meadows of Kopua Monastery, New Zealand, in early morning mist.
Caught By The Light
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Picture taken in my room while staying in Kopua Monastery, New Zealand
Awaiting Dawn
“..they that watch for the morning..”
Sunrise at Kopua Monastery.
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Picture taken from the steps of Southern Star Abbey, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
The Leaving..
A beautiful week with my dear son and his lovely wife has passed all too quickly.
I head for North Island,
and a week of profound quietness..
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Picture taken beside Lake Te Anau, New Zealand.
Doubtful Monotones
“Love A Duck..”
Picture of a duck taken in Queen’s Park, Invercargill, New Zealand.
A Day Of Sunshine
Morning sun lights a home in New Zealand
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Through A Glass, Somewhat Darkly
All is beautiful and welcoming,
but autumn in New Zealand is just a little cooler than spring in Cochin.
The climate renders me reluctant to stroll outside..
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View from my window, South Island, New Zealand.
Transference
In transit:
twelve hours in Singapore
made considerably easier by taking a room in one of the airport’s three Transit Hotels.
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A Farewell
My tickets were booked some weeks ago.
This morning Anu, my houseboy, carefully packed my bags.
I head for distant shores.
It is time to say goodbye, for now.
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Picture taken in Cochin.
