Dateline 22 Dec
We'd got up at 5, the chores and was ready by 7. Got the reception to wind up my bill, paid up my dues, collected our packed breakfast and was off to the railway station at a half past 7.
Sanatan had arrived with his toto, on the dot at 7. He was excited about taking us in his vehicle! And we reached the railway station....there was no noise, no activity, no multitudes of people! I'd then walked up to the ticket counter, where a guy told me the following :-
* the Howrah Intercity train was interrupted a fortnight earlier
* track work was going on and will be completed only by 01 Jan
* the Vardhaman Express was due at a half past 8 but I'd no bookings.
Finally, hired Zahir and his car for 51/2 grand and we'd set off at 8 AM. The journey was fine and we reached Howrah by 12. From there, Vipul and his car took us to Rajkutir. Vipul had given us the happy news that his daughter had stood 7th in her class VIII exams. Lekha had gone to a sweet shop to get us sweets and handed over a box of sweets to the proud dad.
Reached Rajkutir and it was great to see the staff smiling and welcoming us with open arms. Got #109 this time.
A quiet evening at the hotel.
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