Some changes to our 'Traveling Companions'

One of the characters, you may recall was Moomin. She is from Finland and often experiences 'prickly heat' in hot climates. This manifests itself as nasty rash. So she has decided to remain in cold wintry New York.

The heat-sensitive Moomin regrets to say she cannot come to India but one of her smaller sisters might make it.

Fortunately for us, I ran into this character on the street today who claims Indian heritage and will be better suited to the climate and culture of the trip. He/she, (we have not sexed it yet) is as yet unnamed. Suggestions are welcome.

The new recruit