just a really quick note to say my plans for returning home are still go although my progress from Singapore to NZ may be slow with lots of people returning home. As far as I know the airport at Chennai is open and operating so I'll fly in there tonight and out to Singapore first thing tomorrow morning. Love to you all, Sonia

Hi everyone, I guess everyone has been hearing about the tsunami in this part of the world. I've only just caught up with the news this morning and can't quite believe it. My heart goes out to all those who have been directly affected. Chamika and Rajula I dearly hope you and your families are safe. As far as I'm aware the worst has been on the southern and eastern coast of India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia. The scale and magnitude of it all- I can'...

Hi everyone, This is just a quick update to say I\'ve made it to India after a lovely last few days in Sri Lanka. Thank you Chamika sooo much for your hospitality while I was with you in Sri Lanka-it made the experience all the more pleasant and it was so great spending time with you, Tharaka and your family after all these years of writing to one another!! :-) I flew to Chennai (also known as Madras) yesterday from Colombo. I arrived mid morning a...