About this blog
Following a childhood and working life spent entirely in England, my retirement was unexpectedly premature.
Rather than sitting at home wondering what to do, I decided to relocate:
to India.
This has resulted in daily delight, surprise and occasional bewilderment.
My blog is a diary of life on the Malabar coast. It is intended for friends and family:
An invitation to take the occasional glimpse at what preoccupies or intrigues me.
JofIndia
Neither Use Nor Ornament 
I love your blog, especially your photos. I find them so simple, but so beautiful.
November 29, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Simple’s my speciality!
But seriously, thank you. I really appreciate your kind comment.
November 29, 2011 at 9:24 pm
I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. I’m nominating you for the Versatile Blogger Award.
February 20, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Many thanks!
February 20, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Hello. We are a small independent company that creates art events and makes films. We are particularly taken with an image you have created: Harvest Moon, which you posted on September 24th 2010. We would like your permission to use the image. I was wondering if you would be kind enough to email me so I can tell you more about the project we are engaged in. My very best wishes Patrick
August 5, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Sorry Patrick, the images are not mine to give away.
As you will see at the end of the posting I have attributed them to the BBC News website.
August 5, 2013 at 8:01 pm