It was almost a repeat of yesterday morning. Lekha's cellphone alarm woke us up at a half past 4. Saw that the taps were bone dry despite the fact that I'd worked the motor - albeit for a short while - last night and had the overhead tank filled. I knew that some tap must have been left opened and found that the shower of the bathroom outside was open and the entire amount of water that had been filled up had flown out. Blame it on the couple who had cleaned up the house!
There was indeed a comedy in the midst of all these happenings. We'd brought in everything for a comfortable two day-stay out here, we thought. But alas we'd forgotten the tooth paste! The caretaker spared us the blushes by getting us his toothpaste. We were ready by a quarter past 6, with Rema and Padmakumar already having arrived from Pidavoor and before commencing our journey, I'd a monologue with my parents!
We set off for Letha's house soon after, dropped Lekha there, wished Aarcha a safe and comfortable delivery and had an autorickshaw drop us in front of the I-Mall on the main road. After about 15' wait, the Innova with Indira kunjamma, Maman, Suma kunjamma and Santhi had come by. After having a round of coffee at the Nearest Indian Coffee House, we set off for Kala's house at Kayankulam for our breakfast and to pick her up. The idiappams and stew were lovely and appropriate.
We hit the highway soon after and reached Koduppana where Ammachi's uncles' families stayed. A special puja was conducted for the snake god that our family had 'brought the deity to life' about five years ago. After meeting all our relatives and spending time out there, we set off for the vegetarian restaurant on the highway. After lunch, we went across to the Reliance Mall, adjacent to it, to while away the two hours before the puja at Kainakiri. Everyone went on a shopping spree and it was then, that Santhi's son, Akhil had dropped by to spend time with us..
He'd sponsored the evening coffee and soon after, we were off to Kainakiri. The special puja began at around 1540 hrs and went on for about 21/2 hrs. Manju at Kainakiri and Krishna at Koduppana were of a great help in the conduct of the puja! Before going across to the Siva temple at Kalarcode, we'd called on Ritu's grandfather, on Akhil's request and he was very interactive. After a short session at the temple, we were off to the Sri Krishna temple at Ambalappuzha where we got a special 'darshan' thanks to Gopakumar, the Administrator.
On our return, we had dinner at Kayankulam that was sponsored by Kala and Unni. Saying bye to the both of them, we cut soon after and by about 2200 hrs, we were dropped at Lekha's sister's place. After picking up Lekha, we'd dropped Rema and Padmakumar at Pidavoor and returned to Raj Nivas. The night setting was similar to what it was last night.
Tailpiece.
A hectic day but could accomplish all that we'd planned to do. Lekha had also had a 'darshan' at the Kottarakkara Ganapati kshetram in the evening around 1700 hrs..
There was indeed a comedy in the midst of all these happenings. We'd brought in everything for a comfortable two day-stay out here, we thought. But alas we'd forgotten the tooth paste! The caretaker spared us the blushes by getting us his toothpaste. We were ready by a quarter past 6, with Rema and Padmakumar already having arrived from Pidavoor and before commencing our journey, I'd a monologue with my parents!
We set off for Letha's house soon after, dropped Lekha there, wished Aarcha a safe and comfortable delivery and had an autorickshaw drop us in front of the I-Mall on the main road. After about 15' wait, the Innova with Indira kunjamma, Maman, Suma kunjamma and Santhi had come by. After having a round of coffee at the Nearest Indian Coffee House, we set off for Kala's house at Kayankulam for our breakfast and to pick her up. The idiappams and stew were lovely and appropriate.
We hit the highway soon after and reached Koduppana where Ammachi's uncles' families stayed. A special puja was conducted for the snake god that our family had 'brought the deity to life' about five years ago. After meeting all our relatives and spending time out there, we set off for the vegetarian restaurant on the highway. After lunch, we went across to the Reliance Mall, adjacent to it, to while away the two hours before the puja at Kainakiri. Everyone went on a shopping spree and it was then, that Santhi's son, Akhil had dropped by to spend time with us..
He'd sponsored the evening coffee and soon after, we were off to Kainakiri. The special puja began at around 1540 hrs and went on for about 21/2 hrs. Manju at Kainakiri and Krishna at Koduppana were of a great help in the conduct of the puja! Before going across to the Siva temple at Kalarcode, we'd called on Ritu's grandfather, on Akhil's request and he was very interactive. After a short session at the temple, we were off to the Sri Krishna temple at Ambalappuzha where we got a special 'darshan' thanks to Gopakumar, the Administrator.
On our return, we had dinner at Kayankulam that was sponsored by Kala and Unni. Saying bye to the both of them, we cut soon after and by about 2200 hrs, we were dropped at Lekha's sister's place. After picking up Lekha, we'd dropped Rema and Padmakumar at Pidavoor and returned to Raj Nivas. The night setting was similar to what it was last night.
Tailpiece.
A hectic day but could accomplish all that we'd planned to do. Lekha had also had a 'darshan' at the Kottarakkara Ganapati kshetram in the evening around 1700 hrs..
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