Erratic, unseasonal rain showers, long haul flight arrivals, jet-lagged but happy friends, lots of lovely Indian hospitality and food, gins and tonics, 3 generations eating and drinking together, an easy walk in the damp park and on wet roads, a few unnecessary purchases, lots of catching-up, laughter and love – these are the things today was made of.

It was a reminder about life being made up of small things and of people. In fact it is made of small things about people – a house-maid thinking someone was extremely kind because he went looking for her before leaving home to say thanks, a granny being reminded of her college days by the rain, a little boy being so tired that he slept mid-sentence, an aunt who liked her G&T just so, a tour guide with the funniest pronunciation of English words and so many more endearing little anecdotes and stories.

After a long time, today was a busy day but it was embellished with these beautiful gems from the storehouse of memories that brought a smile to my face every few minutes. Before I knew it, the day was done.

The tapestry of life seems to be rich.

Despite everything, life is good 🙂