The day had begun as usual with us going around our chores. Our maid, who was on leave till yesterday for Onam had fetched up earlier and we left for Kochi by a trifle after 9. There was a bit of trepidation anticipating traffic snarls, at the familiar sites on our way through Thrissur town and the deviations owing to the traditional 'Pulikali' this afternoon. But, thankfully, we're spared of it and I could hit the highway, at Paliyekkara, an hour later.
The journey was fine as we weaved our way through comparatively sparse traffic, reached Kochi before a half past 12 and could do a couple of things before lunch time. Lunch at my cousin's place was sumptuous and nice with Ramakrishnan and Rajamma chechi, with Gauri in attendance.
Lekha's medical parameters will be on check and the frequent travels need to be regulated. The idea is that she mustn't get too tired. Climbing of stairs needs to be minimised!
After a much needed and welcome siesta, we're ready to attend a wedding reception. It was raining and Jojy, my friend, had booked a Uber cab for us. The cab had fetched up late but its driver, Vipin had taken my cousin and her mom to the Jubilee Mission hospital, a couple of years back and he was thrilled to be taking us along. We reached the venue by 8 and everyone had begun to wonder as to why we're getting late. Lekha and I have become 'confirmed guests' on similar occasions - as I'd said earlier, it's these get togethers that cement and revive relationships, an essential part of life!
The evening was fantastic in that we'd a great time in interacting with the guests and our classmates in particular. Savio and Annie played the perfect hosts. MaryAnne and Mathew looked the perfect couple and we'd the privilege of wishing them a long and happy married life. The group photograph of the entire lot of classmates along with their spouses with the newly weds was, needless to say, the Kodak moment of the day. May all the good things happen to you, MaryAnne and Mathew! Take care.
Jacob Cyriac and Sheeba were gracious to drop us back despite the fact that they'd to take a detour from Vyttila, their destination. Damn sweet of them!
Tailpiece.
Ramakrishnan was up and awake to receive us. Damn sweet of him, too!!
The journey was fine as we weaved our way through comparatively sparse traffic, reached Kochi before a half past 12 and could do a couple of things before lunch time. Lunch at my cousin's place was sumptuous and nice with Ramakrishnan and Rajamma chechi, with Gauri in attendance.
Lekha's medical parameters will be on check and the frequent travels need to be regulated. The idea is that she mustn't get too tired. Climbing of stairs needs to be minimised!
After a much needed and welcome siesta, we're ready to attend a wedding reception. It was raining and Jojy, my friend, had booked a Uber cab for us. The cab had fetched up late but its driver, Vipin had taken my cousin and her mom to the Jubilee Mission hospital, a couple of years back and he was thrilled to be taking us along. We reached the venue by 8 and everyone had begun to wonder as to why we're getting late. Lekha and I have become 'confirmed guests' on similar occasions - as I'd said earlier, it's these get togethers that cement and revive relationships, an essential part of life!
The evening was fantastic in that we'd a great time in interacting with the guests and our classmates in particular. Savio and Annie played the perfect hosts. MaryAnne and Mathew looked the perfect couple and we'd the privilege of wishing them a long and happy married life. The group photograph of the entire lot of classmates along with their spouses with the newly weds was, needless to say, the Kodak moment of the day. May all the good things happen to you, MaryAnne and Mathew! Take care.
Jacob Cyriac and Sheeba were gracious to drop us back despite the fact that they'd to take a detour from Vyttila, their destination. Damn sweet of them!
Tailpiece.
Ramakrishnan was up and awake to receive us. Damn sweet of him, too!!
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