Return to The Quarterdeck.

The day started off at 4 AM for Lekha and me, this morning. Went about our chores and were ready by a quarter to 7. Mithun had dropped Mini around that time; he was to go to Kochi later on in the day and will be there all through Mini's stay at Guruvayur!

We left Raj Nivas by a 20' past 7 and the caretaker saw us off, as usual. Picked up Padmakumar and Rema from Pidavoor and resumed our journey. Had breakfast at the Padma Cafe at Adoor and proceeded to Santhosh's house at Pandalam and paid our last respects to Mr Ramachandra Kurup, father of Preetha, who had passed into the mist of time yesterday evening due to age-related ailments.

After spending half an hour there and resumed our journey, yet again. Lunch was at the Saravana Bhavan at Angamaly.

Reached Guruvayur by a quarter past 4, a quick purchase of sundries from the National Supermarket by Lekha and we were back in The Quarterdeck exactly after a fortnight.

Settled down for the evening, opened up the house and we went about our chores.

Tailpiece.

Sent Monish back soon after. He was a great help.