At Thiruvananthapuram!

Monish fetched up by 8 AM. It was raining continuously. Lekha and I were ready and we took off soon after. We took the NH 66 route, had breakfast at Thriprayar and turned off on to NH 544. The driver’s deft handling of the vehicle ensured that we didn’t waste time at the traffic snarl at Chalakkudi.

It was pouring and we were blinded by rain on the 28 km stretch after Muvattupuzha. Monish had a tough time! Lunch was at Hotel Annapoorna at Ettumanoor. 

Reached Letha’s house by teatime. Dropped Lekha and her luggage there, had tea, made a bit of small talk with Devootty, Archa and Letha; left soon after. O boy, it was traffic snarls galore being prime time.

Reached the PN Panicker Foundation by a half past 7. It was nice meeting Maman - he looks much better- and the others. Secured for home by a half past 8.

Interacted with Ammayi and Chambu.