As we go through the last month of summer in the west which touristically in South India is the off season, we tend to prepare for the oncoming tourist season. This year I spent a lot of time learning the Russian language and reading about that country.
"Duolingo" is a great tool for self learning a new language as it gives a very good introduction into the language. It requires a lot of time and discipline to arrange and fit into our day a time slot for practice. But the app itself is not conclusive and one need to supplement the learning with other resources which fortunately are available on YouTube and other source for free.
As the rain pounded on again in my home state of Kerala creating wide spread destruction and damage interrupting life and work the threat of another tourist season going cold is looming large upon us who earn their bread from the industry.
Amidst turbulence, the invitation to guest lecture in tourism colleges and the whole consuming enthusiasm to share the industry experience and knowledge with students is a great motivation during the lay offs of the down season to keep going constructively. It also gives me a wonderful opportunity for academic discussion with the professors which adds to my learning. The best aspect of the experience is the permission to use the inviting Institute's library. I am using it to the full.
Greetings from Nellore.
