The mornings at Kumarakom are an absolute pleasure. The nature takes over the mankind and the bliss is eternal. We followed the mil regimen and got up early to make the best use of the early morning and sighted some beautiful birds along the Club Mahindra channel side. A few rounds of jog around the pool was felt essential to keep the flab of back-to-back holidays under control.
We decided to take a walk towards the main road which is about 700 meters from the Club. We came across a tender coconut stall and what a delight it turned out to be. After enjoying the sumptuous coconut water, we located a Fish Stall and bang opposite the fish stall was a small Dhaba. The owner of the Dhaba (located at Chakrampady Bus Stand) turned out to be a retired EME guy, Naik Satyan. Satyan was cordial and happy to meet another soldier. We ordered Malabar Parathas and Egg Curryfor packing. The breakfast at the Club was also well spread and we clubbed it with the Malabar parathas and egg curry.
In the afternoon, we decided to teach the children some angling. A fishing rod was crafted out of the wooden stick and a safety pin acted as the hook. The resort boasts of many a varieties of fish in and around the water bodies inside its campus. The children had a great time as the fish came very near and the hook never caught them!!! It was a good learning exercise.
In the evening we darted back to Satyan's Dhaba and handed him over the fish for making Karimeen. Satyam did a great job and also made a Duck delicacy for us. Well done Satyan, proud of you. The Karimeen with Fuel Vodka added with lime and Sprite added on to the evening's fun. Our neighbors in the Club also joined the party and it was time for Karaoke singing. CHAL CHALEN APNE GHAR HAMSAFAR by JAMES was the last number for the night of 03 Jan.
On 04th early morning, we set course for Kochi and linked up with AMIT SINHA/FOX/100 at his well decorated residence. Minal and Amit are a lovely couple and heading towards a foreign Staff Course in Mar 13. Hartiest congrats Amit and Minal and thanks for a great afternoon. Picking up some great Kerela Silk Sarees from PARTHA's, we made our way to Kochi International Airport for our late night AI047. The flight to Delhi was full and cramped as the sector is being serviced with Airbus A-320 in spite of being an almost 3+ hours flight. Hence, there is no in-flight entertainment and passengers become restless. The landing at Delhi was delayed and finally we touched down at 2330 hrs. The temperatures outside were in the range of 5 degrees and it was a cold and chilly welcome back to base.
Attached below the photo link to the enitre trip:-
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