Can't blame him for wanting this move - he's gone to Kerala, which is (in my view) one of the best places on earth. None of the crap naan breads and heaving crowds of suffering that are on view in some other parts of India. Tropical paradise with virgin rain forest, fantastic coast, lovely people and culture plus the best food in India (although Pondicherry competes strongly on that one). I'd go there today, but they haven't offered me a contract!