At Raj Nivas.

Dateline 23 Aug.

The alarm chimes at 4 had got our day cracking. We went through our chores and finally, kicked off from ‘The Quarterdeck’ by a half past 6. The traffic was sparse and we reached our breakfast point by a trifle after 8. After a quick bite, we’d resumed our journey and had a brief respite at ‘The Mythila’, at Aroor.

At  Alappuzha,  we’d fuelled the Chevy and had a snack in a small, wayside restaurant. Lekha’d picked up a few knick knacks from the same stall for the next two days. The journey was uneventful and we’re at the Bailey’s bridge in lieu of the Enathu bridge, undergoing repairs. The waiting period was about 20’. And soon, we’re at Kottarakkara, where we’d our dish connection recharged so that the television was available for viewing and the entertainment factor was catered for!

We reached ‘Raj Nivas’ by about a half past 3 with Vijayan, the caretaker at the gate to receive us. As the luggage was being shifted into the house, Vishnu from the JSS, Kollam had come by. The papers were gone through without much ado, my signatures affixed and he was sent to despatch it at the earliest. Meanwhile, Raj Nivas was  soon brought up to the requisite standards and the caretaker having got it cleaned a couple of days back was of a great help.

The evening’s reception was attended by about a quarter to 8 and it was nice to meet a lot many friends and relatives. A nice and relaxed evening.  

Tailpiece.

Rema and Mini will arrive early morning tomorrow.