Kolkata Revisited.

I am back after a wonderful trip to Kolkatta!Just enjoyed my stay, far from work at office, lazing around at home and in the evening strolling down the streets of old cal, munching on an egg roll(something a bengali or a half blooded one will die for), watching the trams trundling along and the puchkawalas (panipuri hawkers) dishing out their gastronomic treats.With elections coming up, the city was painted red with communist posters and banners.Long processions kept passing by with "zindabad" ringing in the air.

Oh yeah..after a long time I was able to watch the movie Lakshya!!!!Seems very late, but better late than never(Great movie).The old 'adda' friends have shifted base to bangalore and mumbai, so couldn't hang around much with the guys or maybe have a game of cricket!!!I walked through the alleys of New-market, the smell of freshly baked cakes from "Nahums" (bakery) floating in the air and the old Boer war cannon ,standing sentry to the bygone British era at the very centre of the market, as it has stood for 50 years(it will be shifted to the town hall soon).

As usual at this time of the year, it was hot and sticky and getting out of home, was a labour in itself!!Oh yeah, after stuffing myself with all kinds of junk food,I was laid up in bed for 2 days with a stomach upset.Anyway the next day, I was back to stuffing myself with more grub...after all don't know when I can enjoy such stuff again....the hot Rasogollas to the cool Mishti dhoi(sweet curd)....Mutton Biriyani and paav bhaji cooked by mom and Chocolate cakes by my sis(had a hard time convincing her to make it!!)....haaaaaaaa!!!!And of course nothing can beat the panipuris (called puchkas here)..."they just melt in ur mouth".Anyway, 2 days before I was to return, the first showers of the year fell to give a welcome relief from the heat.Oh yeah...the white shirt I was wearing was stained with black polka dots, what with the rain cleaning up the dirt accumulated on the leaves of the trees for more than 4-5 months .Talk about dancing in the rain!!!


So did I spend time eating only?????Hmmm....you can say that!!!You see...It's a Gourmet Affaire!!



Now me back in pune, in front of my dear, old computer....back to square one..but all ready for the next job which could come up any time now....bring it on!!I am ready!!!

P.S: Hmmmm...when do I go home next???? Kolkata..I already miss u!!