Monday morning (30-August)

The weather is on the cool side here in Bangalore right now. Yesterday was very mild – in the low 80s… and this morning by the pool is even a little chilly. ‘Swimmer Guy’ has returned and is doing his laps while I enjoy breakfast. Deepak was on his ‘off day’ yesterday and I was happy to see him this morning. He has just come through with a ‘special coffee’ for me. Very very fancy… cappuccino sprinkled with cocoa and cinnamon served with a piece of cinnamon bark to stir the drink. There’s a strong breeze, the air is cool, the birds are howling (they don’t chirp here; they howl), and I have my fancy coffee. I hope the rest of the day is as perfect as this.