Hi guys,

Glad the post got through. You know it has to be carried by elephant to the nearest telegraph line.

Skip...I'm about six hour drive South West of Bangalore, about 2 and a half hours further on the Mysore. The locals are great as are the Tibetan monks and community here.

You're right 'Spaw...something definitely amiss with the genes in my case. Haven't seen a monk with a gas can yet but I'll be sure to avoid him if I do (apart from the obligatory cup of cha that is!). Like the "first Amish in space story".

Plumber...my embouchure was never any good in the first place so I'm told!

alanabit...have had a lot of conversations following our chat and I think something's definitely on...will be in touch when (if) I get back.

Alan...thanks for the nice thought and good wishes.

Ebbie, I'm keeping a journal and will post a full account and picture on my website eventually if you're interested.

Peace to all

mooman (the serene)