Had got up at our usual time, gone through the chores and we were ready in time. We could get on our journey by about a quarter to 11. The first stop was at my neighbour's place to hand over our gate keys. The next stop was at the Rajah petrol bunk to top up the Chevy with fuel; Lekha, meanwhile, took an auto rickshaw to make a quick purchase while I'd gone to hand over a copy of her aadhaar card to her bank.
Lekha had joined me there and we set off for the last bit of errand enroute to Thrissur which, however, didn't work out. We were then off to Thrippunithura and being a Saturday, the roads were literally clogged with traffic and it took me sometime to get through and hit the highway. The Paliyekkara toll gate was choc-a-bloc with vehicles awaiting clearance.....wonder why they don't endeavour to make the system smart, quick and efficient? They are testing the patience of the general public, in the bargain and there have been many untoward incidents on this score resulting in scuffles between the motorists and the toll booth staff.
I made an error in taking the turn towards Kakkanad, did a detour and backtracked after inquiring as to which turn we'd to take, from the folks conversant with the route. We hit Kakkanad soon after turning left, off Kalamasserry and went on to reach Irumpanam where Padmakumar, Rema and Hemant were waiting for us at an eatery. A leisurely lunch and by a half past 3, we were at Sidhi Kedar - Padmakumar, Rema and Achu's new abode.
Their flat 4 K, is well laid out, has natural lighting and has been furnished tastefully. The surroundings have a lot of greenery and I'm sure the presently narrow approach roads will get to be broader in due course!
Padmakumar and Rema took us around the complex and gave a detailed run up about the facilities that are available.
It's definitely an elegant new address in town and am glad that my sister is one of its inmates.
Tailpiece.
It was a nice drive. Today, it has been a colourful day in the Reading Month activities, with painting for children of all ages and quiz competition at the district levels were organised. The enthusiasm was palpable and the events attracted many children, along with their parents.
Lekha had joined me there and we set off for the last bit of errand enroute to Thrissur which, however, didn't work out. We were then off to Thrippunithura and being a Saturday, the roads were literally clogged with traffic and it took me sometime to get through and hit the highway. The Paliyekkara toll gate was choc-a-bloc with vehicles awaiting clearance.....wonder why they don't endeavour to make the system smart, quick and efficient? They are testing the patience of the general public, in the bargain and there have been many untoward incidents on this score resulting in scuffles between the motorists and the toll booth staff.
I made an error in taking the turn towards Kakkanad, did a detour and backtracked after inquiring as to which turn we'd to take, from the folks conversant with the route. We hit Kakkanad soon after turning left, off Kalamasserry and went on to reach Irumpanam where Padmakumar, Rema and Hemant were waiting for us at an eatery. A leisurely lunch and by a half past 3, we were at Sidhi Kedar - Padmakumar, Rema and Achu's new abode.
Their flat 4 K, is well laid out, has natural lighting and has been furnished tastefully. The surroundings have a lot of greenery and I'm sure the presently narrow approach roads will get to be broader in due course!
Padmakumar and Rema took us around the complex and gave a detailed run up about the facilities that are available.
It's definitely an elegant new address in town and am glad that my sister is one of its inmates.
Tailpiece.
It was a nice drive. Today, it has been a colourful day in the Reading Month activities, with painting for children of all ages and quiz competition at the district levels were organised. The enthusiasm was palpable and the events attracted many children, along with their parents.
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