16 December 2005
Last day in India
Not much work to do today, everything is finished, a few people come to me with queries.
I do however have to give my speech, which I have insisted I will need no more than an hour for, it is held in the auditorium, probably about 50 people in attendance including a few of the company vice presidents.
I think I do a good job, unlike the first day, people appear to be laughing a lot more, and theres even a few questions.
I am presented with a gift, which was unexpected.
A plate of traditional Indian design presented in a fancy box, with a stand, the edges and decorations appear to be gold leaf, I have left it wrapped in plastic so that it might survive the journey home.
After my speech people start coming to my office to say their personal goodbyes, everyone asks when I am returning.
I have lunch with the vice presidents, and they are of course keen to talk about future opportunities.
I leave the office around 3pm to pack and rest until I leave for my flight at about 7.