Home Aura

Inside the children's room, the tranquilizing sound of the ocean, the sun radiates warmth. In the crib baby Emily on a bed decked with jasmine, roses and lavender. Gentle with innate grace her ways to reveal needs and when she smiles a deep dimple dents her cheek.

Justin measures and fits every piece into place. He thinks, analyses with the ability to set things straight.  You’re an angel, a saint. Oh no says Justin and points his finger to the sky.  Angel is in sky. His ability to speak full sentences lets no doubt about the intent of his words.

In the near future Justin will figure out what he already knows. Daddy holds the faraway healing of ocean in his heart, Mommy’s love rays light over their heads and gentle-sweet Emily jasmine dreams in her crib.

Angels can be wingless, play with dragons and enjoy story time on your lap.

Tea from Jodhpur

One could visit India for one reason - their teas.

Although the land harbors English tea plantations they’re known for indigenous herbal infusion or decoction to brew flavorful teas.

A winner is the Herbal Kashmeeri Kahwa from Jodhpur.  Two cinnamon sticks, two cardamom seeds, a little saffron, almond and Kahwa brewed for 5 minutes in two cups of water and you’re ready to enjoy a Kashmeeri Kahwa with a friend.  You’re in good company. Captain James Cook apparently participated in Kava Ceremonies during his South Sea travels.

Not only has this tea a delicate eastern taste to it, but also believed to bring solace to physical and emotional well being. The kava lactones, the active ingredient in Kahwa, gained recognition in the field of Medicine as an effective sedative. In the late sixties Germany amongst other countries banned the use of Kava because of possible liver irritations and interferences recorded with patients on chemical anti-depressants.

Kahwa says the Indian merchant around the corner reinforces the memory, eliminates panic attacks and reduces joint pains.  Not that one needs mental clarity per say, but if that gives one courage to get onto a tuc tuc why not?

Unforgettable the vibrant swatches of color, Indian bazaars, cows in the roads, rich tradition and temples, local celebrations, spice smelling and sitar music.

Best to leave the Kashmeeri Kahwa that enforces the memory behind.