Off to New Delhi.

Sleep was cut short thanks to the departure time of a half past 6, of the AI 830 to New Delhi. Got up at 3, washed up and went about my chores and I was ready by a half past 4, when we left for the airport.

Anish had brought his car as ours had a starting trouble. We brought up the rear among the passengers but entered the aircraft first as Maman was provided wheelchair assistance. Keeping my fingers crossed while egging him on during the journey.

Got seats 14 D to F since there were no passengers to claim the middle seat, we placed our hand bags in it during the flight. We reached New Delhi by a half past 9 and Munna chauffeured us around. Earlier, prepared the documents for handing over at the Logani’s in Khan Market. Lunch was at Karnataka Bhavan and I’d a masala dosa.

Dropped our mail for the Prime Minister at the PMO. Went to NITI Aayog but none of the people, whom we wanted to meet, were available on their seats. We then visited the Khadi Bhavan.

Returned to our guest house thereafter. Vandana gave us tea. Scientist Pamposh dropped by and we had a long chat. Dinner from Vandana which was lovely.

Slept earlier than normal.

Tailpiece.

Our dear Thampi sir, all of 85 years, passed into the mist of time this morning around a quarter past 8. Can never forget the new year celebrations of 2015 at the Somatheeram with him. After the evening, I’d forgotten my car keys there and he’d collected it to hand it over to me the next morning.