Cologne had become my base within Europe - from where I fly back and forth to India. Now I was busy getting ready for my upcoming trip back to Delhi, repacking things and doing last minute errands. It was gradually getting cold here - time for me to move over to the other side of the world and continue my service over there.......

On my arrival in Goloka Dham on the 26th of September I met up with Lisa from Kiev, who I had invited to accompany me for three weeks in Germany. We spent ten days here at the peaceful abode of Sri Sri Radha Madana Mohan. I had come to spend a little time in seclusion, working on some writing projects and catching up on various things which I had put aside. Devotees have urged me to travel at a slower pace and take out some little time every now and again. And I had felt it is a valid suggestion. After all I will be turning 60 next year, which requires some little adjustment to keep the pace. Goloka Dham is a very suitable place for going in seclusion, and the surrounding nature and forests invite for contemplative walks.