CHAPTER 1 - TO TAKE OR NOT TO TAKE? It was in December 2022 that Anand came to me with a proposal. "Dad, Do you want to visit Japan? Or, Europe?" "Anand, Now I am already 86 and I have visited US, Canada, China and Hong Kong. Now, I have no desire to see more places. Leave the idea. I am happy where I am." "But, Dad, you like travelling and you enjoy writing about your experiences with apt photographs. Thank God, your health is not bad. Think seriously about it and let me know. I can arrange everything for your comfortable travel in the company of tourists of your age. Tell me which place you like, Japan or Europe." He saw my hesitation. He continued: "Dad, Don't think about the expenditure. It will cost you about Rupees two lakhs. But, again, thank God, your kids do not need your hard earned savings. It is your money and you should make use of it to the best. Your earthly needs are over. Any income that comes as your pension is for you to spen...