Had got up at 5 thanks to Lekha's cellphone alarm and we went about our chores with the elaborateness that it required. Was ready well in time but the greatest thing was that Subi Philip, our sa'arthi for the day, was dot on time and his feedback, about my directions being crystal clear that had homed him on to my ma'asi's house, gladdened me. After the initial introductions, I'd tucked in our luggage into the boot of his car.
We left soon after - Subi, Resmi, Lekha and I - and reached the destination without any hassles. The 5th day-after-death ceremony had just kick started and both, Maman and I - had joined the others - in offering floral tributes to Sree kochachhan's ashes. Most of my family members had come by, participated in the ceremony and went about their work, thereafter! Made it a point to say my hi to each one of them. We, then, made a beeline towards the 'pandal' where breakfast was being served.
After a quick bite, we'd commenced our journey, to Guruvayur around a half past 9. We took the NH 544, much to Subi's delight and we had joined the route at Pattom. The traffic was sparse and most of the shops had their shutters down.
Missed out the garage where we'd given our Chevy for repairs. While looking for it, we'd a pretty close shave with a pick up truck coming from the opposite direction! At Alappuzha, we'd lunch at the Indian Coffee House and had it at its courtyard, sitting in the car, as customers are provided with packed food but not permitted to sit and have it within the innards of the eatery......measures during the lockdown!
We reached 'The Quarterdeck' by a quarter past 3, the unpacking of the bags was carried out and it was yet another outing that was accomplished, though, without our vehicle! Thankfully, everything went smooth without glitches. Lekha's medical review is due on the 29th and lab tests need to be done prior to that. It's another hectic week ahead.
Tailpiece.
A trip, during which, we were able to do a lot of things that we'd wanted to do!
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