The day had begun pretty young. Since the RSS had called for a 'hartal' for today on account of the brutal murder of one of their members in Kannur, there was a quick change in our programme as the travels people had insisted that we kick off early, so as to cross the border before 6. We're off to Madras to attend the wedding of a niece of Lekha.
It was a bit tough to get up at 0100h so as to be ready to leave Kottarakkara by 0330h. Niyaz, our 'saarthi' for the trip had come by on the dot. We made our way through an absolutely deserted highway and pouring rain, to cross over to Tamilnadu much before the time that we'd set for ourselves as the outer limit. And a few kilometers into the state, the rain was replaced by a bright, sunny outlook. It was over 800 km that we'd to cover to reach the venue of our stay at Madras. The last one and a half hour journey was through crawling traffic, off Tambaram, at peak time, a trifle after sunset! Only hope that the metro rail that's coming up is gonna change the situation for the better or is it a false hope?
With adequate breaks enroute, the journey was pleasant and full of fun. I'd actually planned to fly both ways but the plan was shot down by Lekha's folks who'd insisted upon our company! In the final analysis, it's the right decision because there were breathtaking sights and a few worthwhile moments. The ride by the tempo traveller is indeed comfortable and Niyaz, behind the wheel was simply superb.
Rajasekhar had received us at his residence in T Nagar. And he has left no stone unturned for making our participation in his daughter's wedding tomorrow and the day after absolutely glitch free!
Tailpiece.
1. Tomorrow's yet another day with a packed itinerary and it's gonna start at 6. Hope we're also able to meet a couple of our friends, during the breaks in the wedding ceremony!
2. And the Chief Minister of Kerala, will be initiating the distribution of mobile phones as the next logical step of the PN Panicker Foundation's programme of attaining cent percent e-literacy. It's gonna take place at the Kanakakkunnu Palace, tomorrow!!
It was a bit tough to get up at 0100h so as to be ready to leave Kottarakkara by 0330h. Niyaz, our 'saarthi' for the trip had come by on the dot. We made our way through an absolutely deserted highway and pouring rain, to cross over to Tamilnadu much before the time that we'd set for ourselves as the outer limit. And a few kilometers into the state, the rain was replaced by a bright, sunny outlook. It was over 800 km that we'd to cover to reach the venue of our stay at Madras. The last one and a half hour journey was through crawling traffic, off Tambaram, at peak time, a trifle after sunset! Only hope that the metro rail that's coming up is gonna change the situation for the better or is it a false hope?
With adequate breaks enroute, the journey was pleasant and full of fun. I'd actually planned to fly both ways but the plan was shot down by Lekha's folks who'd insisted upon our company! In the final analysis, it's the right decision because there were breathtaking sights and a few worthwhile moments. The ride by the tempo traveller is indeed comfortable and Niyaz, behind the wheel was simply superb.
Rajasekhar had received us at his residence in T Nagar. And he has left no stone unturned for making our participation in his daughter's wedding tomorrow and the day after absolutely glitch free!
Tailpiece.
1. Tomorrow's yet another day with a packed itinerary and it's gonna start at 6. Hope we're also able to meet a couple of our friends, during the breaks in the wedding ceremony!
2. And the Chief Minister of Kerala, will be initiating the distribution of mobile phones as the next logical step of the PN Panicker Foundation's programme of attaining cent percent e-literacy. It's gonna take place at the Kanakakkunnu Palace, tomorrow!!
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