The property here in Murree, my home for the next three months at least, covers 23 acres.
Because we're on the foothills of the Himalayas it was developed on rather steep, sloping terrain.
From my room, on the second floor, I counted 147 steps down to the senior school where I take classes in the afternoons and, to go 'the extra mile' to the hockey field, there are another 26 steps! Add to that the walkways in between, some quite steep, and you'll see that I've got a good daily exercise regime without even trying to keep fit!
It's a beautiful property ... trees, flower gardens, walks, impressive buildings and beautiful scenery. The hills are layered upon one another and stretch as far as the eye can see. At night we can see the lights of Rawalpindi and Islamabad in the distance below us.
Weatherwise we're just about at the end of the monsoon season.
The days can be fine and sunny, 20* or so.
By late afternoon the fog can roll up the hills and, before we know it, the rain is torrential and a thunderstorm has got us it its grip ... rolling thunder and constant lightening.
I believe autumn is a beautiful season. That will be late September and October.
The school, from pre-prep to Year 10, has roughly 850 students, 47 teachers, 33 ancillary staff and helpers, with 3 men in managenment.
Here too we have security guards, all ex army.
There are three or four on duty every day and at night there are always two protecting the six Sisters ... and myself.
A number of the workers have accommodation on the property.
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