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So...other than the obvious love of travel, the main things I'm into are music & books. The more diverse the better, as I love checking out new styles/genres etc.

Novels...

I love a weird mixture of Authors:

Janet Evanovich
Meera Syal
Haruki Murakami
Giles Milton
Stephen Donaldson
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Nick Hornby
William Dalrymple
Jonathan Kellerman
Hanif Kureishi
Philip Pullman
Paul Theroux
Ashok K. Banker
Orhan Pamuk
Joanne Harris
Manda Scott
Michael Palin

There's tons of other Authors I love...

Music...

If you want to understand a place, listen to its music...

Flook
Rishi Rich
David Bowie
A R Rahman
Souad Massi
Amadou & Mariam
Nitin Sawhney
Ska Cubano
Kiran Ahluwalia
Afro Cuban AllStars
Salif Keita
Bebel Gilberto
Juggy D
Angelique Kidjo
Bebo & Cigala
Prem Joshua
The Clash
Mariza
Tinariwen
Jay Sean
Santana
Amparanoia
Yasmin Levy

Like the novels...the list goes on...

Travels...

I adore Asia...although I've seen many other places too. Just started building some pages....main ones so far are China & India...and the most complete pages are on Goa. But its a slow process as I'm having to scan in all my photo's! So...if you find 'just' photo's...I'll be heading back to put text in soon...well...soonish!

Lately I've put some effort into building some pages on my hometown of London...but it looks like a long haul!

I have a gorgeous little companion...her name is 'Pooh'...and here is her latest photo! Pooh is ten years old, very camera shy...thinks she's human (loves people...hates dogs!)...and is a cute 'person' to be around! Currently as I'm in Goa littele Pooh is staying with my sister, and is having great fun bossing her brother Huey around!

London was my home town...and I never tire of it...I love seeing other countries and cultures, but London is always welcoming. If you want diversity in all aspects of culture & food...then head for London! LOL! It was my home town, but now I only see it twice a year when I'm on a 'visa-run'.

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  • Usctwin's Profile Photo
    Sep 18, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Happy birthday, Blu!

  • DaHongHua's Profile Photo
    Sep 18, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Hi Mr. Blu, you are one of the 1200 VT birthday babies on the list, wish you a happiest birthday. Enjoy life and keep on travelling. Cheers.

  • irisbe's Profile Photo
    Sep 9, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    what about some interesting Indian movies (or at least made by Indians), like the trilogy Earth, Water, Fire or Amu, Salaam Bombay! and Matrubhoomi: a nation without women. I have some novels waiting at home to be read but it seems I never can find time to start or proceed reading them. I thought Delhi was very interesting if you take the time to travel to all different parts. But I must admit I had a good guide and he spoke Hindi fluently.

  • TXgal's Profile Photo
    Sep 18, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Birthday greetings from Texas! Enjoy your day!

  • nanz26's Profile Photo
    Sep 18, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    happpy happy happy birthday to you......God bless you

  • KiKitC's Profile Photo
    Jan 1, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Wishes for a happy New Year from New Jersey! Hope your travel dreams come true.

  • tranceperent's Profile Photo
    Nov 23, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    hey blu, r u gonna b in goa during the new years 2009?

  • a2lopes's Profile Photo
    Sep 18, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Blu. Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day. Greetings from Lisbon which is waiting for your visit.

  • evaanna's Profile Photo
    Sep 18, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Happy Birthday to you! Many happy travels!

  • Donna_in_India's Profile Photo
    Sep 17, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Hi Blu - Happy birthday to you♫ Happy birthday to you♫♫ Happy birthday to You ♫ Happy birthday to you♫♫

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