We're off to Delhi in three days' time, to take part in Rotary's National Immunisation Day against polio. It's a long way to go, but we think it's worth it: we felt as if we really wanted to do something about this project, so we just put our hands in our pockets, shelled out for the air fares and hotel and off we go for five days of really hard work.

We didn't think that we were going to get our visas in time, due to the postal strike, so we made a personal application to the Indian High Commission in Birmingham. It involves a lot of queueing (and travelling, for us!) but the whole process was really very efficient - our visas were ready for collection within 48 hours. The on-line application form is a bit clunky, but once you understand how it works, everything is fine.

Had to include a picture of the High Commission - very attractive spot and a bit of a home away from home for me. I'm on very good terms with the security guard!

Just got to find something to wear, now, and get ourselves off to Heathrow in time......