Got up at 4, the chores and was ready by a half past 6. Meanwhile, the packing and putting back the things in place were systematically carried out. The caretaker had come by to see us off and helped me to load the luggage into the boot. Earlier, I'd wiped the Chevy off the morning mist and she looked cute!
Paid 2 grand to the caretaker towards 'annadaanam' during the Kusappilli Temple's (our family temple once upon a time before we handed it over to the Devaswom Board) annual festival during the first week of April.
We kicked off by a quarter to 7 and headed towards the reciprocal - of our course - to Randalummoodu, to place our offerings at the Nagaraja temple out there, a habit picked up from Mom and then, altered course to Pidavoor. Said my prayers to Pidavoor Amma, whose ashes are preserved at a sacred spot in front of the house. She used to stand with folded hands and wish us a happy journey, always. I miss her 'alvida' every time I leave the house!
After picking up Padmakumar and Rema, we began our journey northward. At Adoor, we had breakfast at the Padma Cafe - puri masala washed down with filter coffee. We resumed our journey; the traffic was sparse being a Sunday and I could clip with a gay abandon. We reached Kundannoor by a half past 11, where Achu and Karthika had come by, to take them to their flat at Thrippunithura.
Today, I'd opted for the Kodungalloor route and was able to run at a reasonable speed. We reached Guruvayur by a quarter to 1 and headed for the Hotel Gokulam Sabari, where we'd a lovely lunch. Lekha had picked up grocery and vegetables from the National Supermarket, subsequent to it. We, finally, arrived at The Quarterdeck by a quarter to 4. Unpacking and the opening up of the house was carried out soon after.
We caught up with our siesta and then, fed Kittu, who by then, had fetched up. He suddenly seems to have lost weight - caused, because of fretting about our being away over the last two days, I wonder?
Watched television and had dinner at our usual time.
Aniyan, Indirakkutty and Rema had called up to confirm our safe arrival at Guruvayur.
It was a quiet dinner at our usual time.
Earlier, had spoken to Asha regarding the Rajagiri Hospital and updated myself about her husband's medical condition, post knee replacement surgery. His Sodium levels are low, currently.
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