Our day began at a half past 3, when we had got up to the alarm and got ready. By a half past 5, we'd signed out from the hotel and proceeded to the airport. After having a portion of the breakfast of sandwiches provided by the hotel, we'd gone through the check in procedure and the security checks to reach the gate for Nakhon Phanom.
The air conditioning was harsh and it had to be endured till our flight was called out at a half past 8. After about an hour's flight we reached Nakhon Phanom, where our friends, Anil and Radha were there to receive us. The drive to their house was short and we were subjected to the most fantastic hospitality.
After a lot of yakkitiyak, it was an exquisite coffee with snacks followed by a scrumptious lunch. After an hour's siesta, much against our wishes - didn't want to sleep and lose out on valuable time with our friends, you see - Anil had taken us for a drive during which a great amount of shopping for tidbits, along with a small luggage trolley, was accomplished.
We were also shown around the Ho Chi Minh museum, the friendship bridge towards Laos and the preparations for the week long boat festival on the bank of the River Mekong. It was around this time that we had the privilege of meeting up with our course mate, Air Cmde Pradip Kumar Katti. It was wonderful to catch up with him.
We returned home by about a half past 8, to take corrective action on the washed clothes that were wet in the sudden rain. It was another session of light hearted banter, good food and a sing song session, subsequent to that which went beyond midnight!
Tailpiece.
It was a day of great bonding with Anil and Radha who'd gone out of their way to look after us and make our short stay, memorable. Thanks, both of you, we shall remain greatful to you.
The air conditioning was harsh and it had to be endured till our flight was called out at a half past 8. After about an hour's flight we reached Nakhon Phanom, where our friends, Anil and Radha were there to receive us. The drive to their house was short and we were subjected to the most fantastic hospitality.
After a lot of yakkitiyak, it was an exquisite coffee with snacks followed by a scrumptious lunch. After an hour's siesta, much against our wishes - didn't want to sleep and lose out on valuable time with our friends, you see - Anil had taken us for a drive during which a great amount of shopping for tidbits, along with a small luggage trolley, was accomplished.
We were also shown around the Ho Chi Minh museum, the friendship bridge towards Laos and the preparations for the week long boat festival on the bank of the River Mekong. It was around this time that we had the privilege of meeting up with our course mate, Air Cmde Pradip Kumar Katti. It was wonderful to catch up with him.
We returned home by about a half past 8, to take corrective action on the washed clothes that were wet in the sudden rain. It was another session of light hearted banter, good food and a sing song session, subsequent to that which went beyond midnight!
Tailpiece.
It was a day of great bonding with Anil and Radha who'd gone out of their way to look after us and make our short stay, memorable. Thanks, both of you, we shall remain greatful to you.
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