This April, Lakshmi went on a trek to Barsey Rhododendron sanctuary with us, along with her family. Here is her story, in her own words: A holiday was due this summer (April 2015) and Ramesh suggested ‘Sikkim’. After the usual…

This April, Lakshmi went on a trek to Barsey Rhododendron sanctuary with us, along with her family. Here is her story, in her own words: A holiday was due this summer (April 2015) and Ramesh suggested ‘Sikkim’. After the usual…
The sounds of the gong from the monastery register in my mind. Six o’ clock. It’s time to get up. In fifteen minutes I gather the courage to wriggle out of bed. The dawn sun illuminates my room. I have…