Finally It's Stopped I hope

Day 23, Sep 23, 06: Kolkata:

Yesterday after finally reaching office when it had let up a bit, we decided to leave early as it was a holiday at most places and the turnout in office was also minimal and the office mood was dismal.

Kartik and I finally have come to consensus on the name of our Pan wallah. The debate was whether we’d name him or Mishraji, our driver, “OMKARA”. The pan guy was unanimously voted.

So at about a bit past 4 pm when we decided to leave the rain started pelting down even harder and by the time we reached Amrit’s place on Theatre Road, it was inundated.

So we guys spent the rest of the evening playing “Pool”. It’s been quite a while since I last played, but not before long I was hitting pull shots and both our games began sharpening up. I also got a grand tour of the house. It’s huge and old and the ceilings are as high as the sky. Imagine wooden staircases and several feet thick walls. The house is probably about a hundred odd years old and doesn’t have any pillars.

Anyway by 8pm we were done with pool and a look outside revealed that the rain hadn’t let up yet and Theatre Road was now a full flowing river. So we had a couple of drinks and chatted with some great music in the background. Denaz (Amrit’s wife) organized dinner while chatting with us. What a feast! Bhetki in mustard sauce, Alloo dum, “potol bhaja”, “bengun bhaja” and rice. That Betki was particularly nice. I must get the recipe from her soon.

The rain finally let up by about 10.30 pm and we headed out. The water had also drained out in a jiffy. I guess the Pumping stations were in full swing.

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