Just to let you all know that I got back safely landing at Gatwick this evening. Thompson's must have felt the pinch of paying for our stay at
> Dona Sylvia Beach Resort in South Goa, so sent a special plane from Manchester to pick us up. I had hoped to enjoy the luxury of this resort for another day especially since my evening was made yesterday, when I Just couldn't resist joining our > famed Emeliano Da Cruz and his trio in singing some old favourites at his > request. Was glad to meet this great Goan for the first time too, as also FN and many other talented Goans at their Thursday Book Club. So many memories to cherish in so fleeting a break. (I know FN meant me, and not my late brother, Wilfred) Mervyn Maciel >