Sydney Stories - Week 19

Hello,

Its 9.20 PM on Sunday night and am able to sit to write a few lines. I think this is not a bad sign at all considering how busy last week zoomed by. 

Have been living on Australian timing during the short stay in India. Probably that has helped not having a major bout of jet lag back in Sydney. However my system was confused quite a bit with respect to the meal I was having. Thankfully no major repercussions in spite of all the action.

My friend Dhamu's brother's wedding went on fine. I guess the only thing they did wrong was to have too many varieties of food and sweets. It took so long to digest that we had to cuss and discuss the shortcomings days after the wedding got over. I had a bit of a confusion as to which side I belonged to - the groom or the bride (I am related to the bride as well). 

Trip back to Chennai was not as eventful as my way to Salem. Luggage for an international trip for a family of 4 was a little more than hands full. Thankfully the weight limits are so restricted that reduced at least 3 suit cases. Nandhitha had a tough time to sleep in an upper berth (along with me). She said she will not climb like a monkey and sleep. Had a bit of a drama there trying to put her and her brother to sleep. The best part of the trip back was the ride from Egmore station to T. Nagar. All the 10 pieces of luggage fitted into the dickie of good old Ambassador except for 1 piece of hand luggage which Appa had to carry on his lap. The charge was Rs. 300 only. A very pleasant surprise for that time of the day. Had a short stay in T. Nagar till lunch. Headed over to Adyar post lunch. Dinner was a very "simple" - thanks to my aunt. Chicken 65 (or Chilly chicken?), prawn poriyal, mixed veggie kurma, puttu, kothu parotta, panneer stuffed dosai, tomato sambar (did I miss anything?), oh and of  course, choclate souffle for desert. Everything was home made except for kothu parotta. 

Headed to the airport after an early dinner. The check-in was a bit delayed when the agents got confused with Uma's old and new passports. However the treatment was royal after that since we were travelling with an infant. The infant carrier came in real handy. Couldn't imagine how we could've managed without that. Thanks Sis!! Nandhitha was excited during the first leg from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur that she hardly slept. Had a very short break in KL, just enough time to have a relaxed coffee and head to the gate. For a change didn't see any movie during the way back to Sydney. 

Was pretty drained out by the time we reached Sydney. An uncle of mine had invited us for dinner at his place. That was very helpful. That night we all slept like logs. Thankfully I had 3 days to settle down before I started with work. Weekend has been busy with shopping trips and arranging the house. Is that a chore or what!!! Guess will call it a night now.

Have a great week.

Chetty