Was up with the lark in the morning. Went about our chores, the morning cuppa, watching the well maintained compound of the house. Had to point out a few things to the caretaker that needed to be redone.
We were ready by 9, made a beeline for Padmakumar’s house to have a lovely breakfast of idlis and chutney, made by Rema. Rema and us left by a half past 9 for Thiruvananthapuram. The traffic was okay though I was bullied by a huge vehicle and I’d to tell him to behave. Probably, he was unsettled by my belligerence because he knew that I was right all the way .
We entered the city through the airport route and reached the Foundation by a trifle after 12. Most of the family were there. It was great to meet everybody after what seemed to be a long time.
Chandrika ammayi cut her 70th birthday cake much to everyone’s merriment and singing. We chatted for a while and then, went upstairs for a fine ceremonial lunch. After a bit more of interaction, the three of us began our return trip. A little beyond Ayur, a two-wheeler guy cut across idiotically and I’d to apply sudden brake to avoid an accident.
Met the dish tv guy but to no avail as his rep had gone for an exam. We reached Pidavoor by 4, had a hot cup of tea before turning off for my 40 winks! Participated in the 560th episode of Aazhchakkoottam : Metro Rail : Problems and Possibilities. The need to have it in other districts” by Loknath Behra, IPS, MD, KMRL. A nice lecture and a satisfying interaction.
Left for Raj Nivas by a quarter to 6. Rema had given us our dinner, packed. Damn sweet of her. On return, we began our packing for our early morning departure tomorrow, back to The Quarterdeck and Padmakumar-Rema will be with us till Thrippunithura.
After bath, Lekha and I’d settled down for fruits. Dinner was an hour later after which it was reading time and a few telephonic conversations.
It was a comparatively early evening!
Tailpiece.
Spoke to mom and dad. Was sad to be leaving them so soon.
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