Gujarat

Dr Anne spent four nights in the state of Gujarat, India. 

This was an amazing time, every second, every minute, every day.  

They were the hosts of the local  Rotary Clubs.

They visited Mundra Rotary Club to be introduced.  They were each presented with a rose.

 Sarah

 Debbie giving a story about the Banff Rotary.

 Lunch followed at the Hotel Arsh Palace.  The food was amazing - all vegetarian.

Dr Anne is off to India

 The group meets.

 Lunch at Glasgow Airport

 Anne and Jen

 Linda, Alan and Vinay

The group at Dubai Airport

Dr Anne set off for India on Saturday 12 October.  She didn't know where she was going.  She didn't know who she was going with.  She didn't really know how she was travelling..

Up at 0330,  she set off for Huntly Train Station and the 0609 train.  The train went straight through to Dundee.  A change and she was off to Glasgow.  At Glasgow she went by bus to the airport.  She thought that she could go free but no.  The group met in total at the Airport.  Two members had missed the train gone for a coffee then missed the next train.  They had to make the drive to Glasgow.  One member didn't have his passport and will arrive later.

The journey was by Emirates to Dubai, then Alhamebad.  There followed an 8 hour journey to Bhuj.  36 hours on the go and no sleep.

Arrived at the Prince Hotel, Bhuj at 1900 on the 13th.

The Ghost

Harris, R. (2008). The Ghost. London:Random House.

Dr Anne's PhD supervisor recommended The Ghost.  This was a Huntly - Edinburgh page turner.  It had to be finished before Dr Anne put her head on the pillow.  The author of the story was a ghost writer doing the memoirs of an ex prime minister.  As might be imagined the story was not straightforward.  There was conspiracy and intrigue.  There were turns and twists which made the book.  Dr Anne awards 8/10.

Bothy Volunteer Day Oot

Dr Anne accompanied the Bothy Volunteers on a Day Oot.  They travelled on the Scout Bus to Elgin Museum, the Ice House @ Spey Bay and Fochabers Museum.  Each museum had its own ethos and was enjoyed by the group.  At the end of the day the group visited the Land Girls Memorial at Clochan.  A great day was had by all.

Len and Moya putting the world to rights at the Ice House.

Alison and Brian about to enjoy a sandwich at the cafe in Spey Bay.

The group at the cafe in Spey Bay.

The Ice House @ Spey Bay.

Looking up country towards the railway bridge at Spey Bay.

The estuary of the River Spey.

The beach at Spey Bay.

Arriving at the Land Girl Memorial.

The Land Girl Memorial at Clochan.

The group at the Land Girl Memorial.

A happy group ready for supper at the Cullen Bay Hotel.

Rainbow over East Neuk

This has been a glorious summer at East Neuk.

One night recently there was this amazing rainbow over East Neuk.

Birthday 2013

Dr Anne celebrated her birthday on 4th August.  

She had a wonderful day with her friends Raymond and Janice, Janet, Alison and Fay.

Birthday Week

Dr Anne is having a birthday fortnight.  It all started with the visit to the Savoy.

The two weeks have and are to be spent meeting and celebrating with a variety of friends.  

The drink of the year has been sangria after her trip to Spain.

Sangria

lemon, oranges, apples, strawberries, rasps, peaches, grapes, lime, mint,

chop for the garnish

50 ml brandy

juice of 2 oranges

1 bottle of red wine

1 bottle lemonade

serve ice cold.