Paula, Geraldine and I left Chennai last night under very tightened security at the airport. I think we all felt sad that our Learning Journey in India had finally come to a close and rather anxious that we should be travelling by plane when a possible high-jack was expected.
Luckily, we all landed safely this morning back in the UK.It feels wonderful to be home and re-unite with friends and family again. It is a spectacularly sunny day and there is a seasonal feel in the air with decorations and Xmas trees bringing some cheer to the ever-increasing economic gloom.
I can't get over how clean and tidy everwhere looks - it is like landing on another planet compared to what we got used to in Calcutta, Hyderabad and Chennai. I kinda miss the cows in the road and the general mayhem, but not the manic buses driving head on to each other. This contrast reminds me how lucky I have been to experience first hand what makes India tick in the company of such a stimulating and fun-loving group of individuals.
But, maybe the journey is just beginning? It will be fascinating to see how we use this unbelievable experience in our professional and personal lives now that we are back in our own comfortable world. Maybe the group can keep in touch via this blog to share any interesting outcomes?
One immediate result that came up just before we left was the possibility of a re-union in Hong Kong in November 2009 to learn more about the pioneering social enterprise work that Patrick is developing.
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