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Kindred spirits
I read Ingrid Persaud’s article on Trinidad
(Author series, March 2020), and so similar
were her experiences to my family’s that I felt
compelled to write in. Like the author, my
mother grew up in the town of San Fernando
and emigrated at 18 to embark on a new life.
I was astounded further to read that her
ancestors were indentured Indians from
the state of Uttar Pradesh, again just like
my mother’s family. I’ll be travelling solo to
India next month to fulfi l a lifelong dream of
tracing the roots of my great grandparents.
Ingrid’s descriptions of mangoes and spicy
doubles from street-side vendors and
fl ocks of scarlet ibis at dusk so beautifully
resonated with my own memories of this
special island. LYDIA EALESA capital idea
Barcelona o en steals the show with its
beaches, architecture and balmy climes, but
for me, Madrid is the Spanish city I keep
going back to. Whether in summer or winter,
it’s always got such a fun, buzzing energy and
spirit about it that’s so unique and defi antly
Spanish. So, it was with real joy I read Connor
McGovern’s feature on the city’s nightlife
(March 2020). It was packed full of ideas,
anecdotes and beautiful, colourful images
that really refl ected that vibrant spirit.
A er dark is when the city really comes
into its own, as people fl ood the many bars
and cafes. There’s so much choice when it
comes to eating and drinking, but a personal
recommendation of mine is Lamucca de Pez
— their croquetas are delicious!
LARA HEATONBeasts of the East
The Sri Lanka feature (March 2020) was
an illuminating read on a country I didn’t
know a huge amount about. As it followed
locals’ e orts to protect and manage the
island’s beguiling and beautiful elephants,
I got to know more about the character of
Sri Lanka and the role these beasts play
there. And, to read about the complex,
ever-changing relationship between man
and beast was eye-opening. Perhaps it’s time
to book a trip and discover it for myself.
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