Oct 30. My time is rapidly drawing to a close. At times I've felt as if I am living a movie. Is this real? Am I really here? And now the credits are about to roll, the lights will come on, and walk out into the parking lot and think: "where was I?"

I leave for the airport at Cochin tomorrow afternoon. The flight arrives in Mumbai at 10 pm. I stay in a hotel near the airport. Next morning, Saturday, I depart on an Air India flight for Chicago, via Frankfurt, Germany. And then to Kansas city and home. If only, and you know this is coming, could click those heels. "Three times" the good witch said.

So much to ponder, but for now, it will be good to be home. "There is no place like...." You know the rest.