Emergency power down to save batteries

Evidence that it is just possible I am an alien probe sent to gather information on earth is that I do get tired after a long day on the trains.  My back up mode is of course never to fully power off and sleep but just to save batteries by not talking.

Note my eyes are still recording all the happenings around me.  And there are plenty of things to take in at a busy train station!

While Mummy was studying....

"Daddy said 'time to do the Byog Hayley', but mummy studying so I wite it!  I can use compooter now".

Daddy says I must be an advanced probe from an alien life form because I've got such a special gift with technology - in 3 button presses I can disable the computer.  I'm not though I am just 'bright' - Anita told me.

So yes, mummy is studying very hard with her University work and hasn't been able to update the blog since July, sorry everyone.  I've been very busy however and have lots to tell you.

On mummy's birthday we went to stay in the Leela Palace hotel in Bangalore.  We had a lovely luxury break and I pushed Daddy in the swimming pool.  It was quite cold so I could only stay in for a few minutes but I'm getting more brave every time I go in.  We came to Bangalore by Train and I drove it.  From cursory analysis of my Thomas the Tank Engine book I picked up the basics and now should be fully qualified in a matter of weeks.

Here's me showing you how the intercom works.

Mowgli

Here are a few shots taken coming down from the treehouse. There is also a photo of me touching a non-venomous rat snake with Daddy! I loved touching all the snakes that our friend 'Snake Shyam' brought to Fieldbase. This man is famous in India (he has even been on tv with Caroline Quentin when she visited India!) for educating people and raising awareness about snakes. He is fearless, although I was equally fearless and even wanted to tough the hooded cobra (very venomous!!) when it appeared. Mama had gone a funny pale colour by then....

Leading the way as usual!

Climbing down from the treehouse

Snake Shyam, me and the rat snake



Getting ready to cycle back to Mysore...



Bangalore continued

Bangalore birthday fun

It was Mama's birthday last week so we went to Bangalore on the train. It was such an adventure travelling on the train, I loved wondering up and down exploring - I even ventured into the loos (twice!) - that is quite a feat I can tell you! Unfortunately, 10  minutes into the journey and my hat had blown off (the carriages are open), so some lucky person is walking round the Indian paddy fields wearing my Italian baseball cap! I was a complete novelty everywhere I went so lots of cheek squeezing and head stroking. The hotel staff knew my name within minutes and I was treated like a mini maharaj whereever we went - something I could get used to! We had a wonderful family time, swimming, exploring and Mama pampering. I love you xxxxx

Mowgli's adventures

We had a wonderful day yesterday as we visited one of Daddy's friends who is an environmental engineer at his organic farm . We ambled through the farm looking at the banana, papaya, pomegranate and lime trees and then I had a fantastic time scrambling round the tree house. I even had my lunch, Indian style, sitting cross legged on the floor scooping up rice off a banana leaf! I revelled in chasing the cats round (barefoot as is the Indian custom) and tickled the bunny rabbits ears and even tried to climb into their hutch with them! It was a fabulous day of adventure, exploration and learning about nature. We hope you enjoy the videos. All our love xxxxx

Chappati anyone?!

Rocket man!

Scooter boy

Ice cream moment!

Park life

Every evening I play in our park with my friends. As you can see, I rule the roost, and delight in chasing and being chased! xxxxx

Taxi anyone?

Out and about

Captain Bonner-Ashby

Loving the amusement park! xx

Giddy up cowboy!

Taken at our local amusement park xxxx

Pool fun on Father's Day

Videos taken today at our favourite pool in Mysore. xxxxxx

Happy 2nd birthday to me!!

The return of the native..

After a fulfilling, yet chilly year in Manchester, we have now returned to Mysore and we are finally a family again. I have hit the ground running and within moments of arriving I was exploring my new room and re-acquainting myself with the cupboards and the washing machine - so many tantalising buttons! I certainly am unphased and have been waving at everyone, and am even enjoying having my cheeks pinched. We have said hello again to our old friends who have welcomed me back with open arms! It is still hot, noisy, colourful and anarchic, but our home is our sanctuary. Here is a selection of photos and videos from the last few months. Much love and kisses Joseph-Ji xxxx

We're back!

Hello Happy New Year everyone! I'm sorry it has been a while since we posted some of our news and pics. Nevertheless, my life has been full of fun and discovery which these photos will show! We had a wonderful time over Christmas as Papa came back from India for a whole month! We stayed at Aunty Em's lovely flat in London - it was so much fun investigating new cupboards and wardrobes, and learning how to use a new washing machine! Santa Claus was very generous this Christmas and gave me lots of new toys and clothes to enjoy - thank you. We returned to Manchester mid January as Mama has started University again. I still really enjoy nursery and have found my creative streak - I love to paint! The exciting news here is that it has started to snow, or "no" as I like to call it. We are really wrapped up and looking forward to playing in it tomorrow!

We hope you enjoy my retrospective gallery! All my love, Joseph Picasso xxxxxx

London fun

We have just returned from a wonderul mini-break in London! I had loads of play time with Granny, Grandpa and Aunty Emma, in particular playing with leaves, walking sticks and my new bike! My new words in English and Spanish are tumbling out daily, I can say "agua", "llave" (key), "jugo" (juice) and "asno" (my toy donkey) and digger, Emma and I am trying to say "abuela" which means Grandma. Phew, that is a lot of information processing! I have recently discovered that throwing little tantrums is a brilliant tactic to get my own way, Mama seems quite exasperated however! Enjoy the videos and new photos. All my love Joseph xxxxxxxx