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I was daydreaming probably, best way to escape mountains of office work

I like to read and I enjoy a good story and I kind of have stories I
associate with places- helps me gain more insight into places I am visiting….

Anyway I thought of you guys, interested in our Bengal trip, perhaps you would like
to know about some of the stories that stirred me.

Long before I ever thought of a Bengal trip I was mesmerised by

The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh https://amitavghosh.com/thehungrytide.html

There is a fabulous group of Indian origin writers, who write in English,
have a wonderful use of the language [ I say this in the sense that they choose
words masterfully and with reverence for the tale being told, not just as a
vehicle to get an idea across- hope that doesn’t seem barmy?? You know bung in
a bit of a poetic feel]  and weave
beautiful tales.

Amitav Ghosh is one of my favourites, reading this book years ago created
a feel in my for the Sundarbans that I could recognize on my first visit and
since. The morning light is mysterious, there is a peaceful air and yet the
King of Beasts lurks in the mangroves and he is all powerful, be respectful.

Again a wonderful yarn and an insight into Britain as an empire builder
and the way she worked…. This story is very much part of the history of Bengal.

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