I am leaving for Kerala next Wednesday. For the last two months I have been managing family health matters. However, my dear Dad died on December 29 and with his passing I have decided to resume my original intention of teaching the Aspirants and Postulants to the MSC vocation in India. My bags are packed, my visa has arrived and I collect my airline tickets next Monday.

I have taken six months leave from teaching at Monivae and will return to some form of teaching post there when I return.

I will take some photos of my surroundings when I arrive and post them within the week. Then I will regularly post photos and narrative to record my experience on a regular basis.
Gerard Bourke