At Raj Nivas!

Got up at a half past 2, washed up, recited my prayers, turned back to sleep yet again to get up at a 20' past 5. Sent all my morning messages. Got up around a half past 6, carried out the packing and was ready by a quarter past 9. Off to the Foundation soon after.

Dropped Maman and set off for Kottarakkara. Encountered rain along a great stretch, earlier had topped up the car at the Bakery Junction petrol pump. Bought chocolates from a bakery at Valakom for the three kids! Reached Archa's house around 1, had lunch and buzzed off to Raj Nivas soon after. Devootty has become very friendly with me.

Reached there, Anish and the caretaker emptied the car of all luggage. Sent Anish back.

Settled down at home, tried to catch up on siesta when Padmakumar and Rema fetched up. Had tea and the three of them went to the Thrikkonnamarkodu Devi kshetram for the darshan of the goddess. They'd returned after about half an hour.

Massive rain, causing frequent power interruptions was the order of the day.

A quiet evening thereafter.