Many people in this pic have made their presence in this A2Z series A phone call came from an unknown number the other day. “Is it okay to talk to you now, Sir?” The caller asked. The typical start of a conversation by an influencer. “What’s it about?” My usual response looking forward to something like: “I am so-and-so from such-and-such business firm…” And I would cut the call. But there was a surprise this time. “I am Randeep…” I recognised him instantly. His voice rang like a gentle music in my heart. Randeep was a student from the last class 12 batch of Sawan. One of my favourites. He is unforgettable. Both Maggie and I taught him at Sawan where he was a student from class 4 to 12. Nine years in a residential school create deep bonds between people, even between staff and students. Randeep was an ideal student. Good at everything yet very humble and spontaneous. He was a top sportsman and a prefect with eminent leadership. He had certain peculiar problems with academics. Ans
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wow !! u have a farm house kind of place .. aint it ??
ReplyDeleteNice !! A months vacation from ShEila ji's city should be refreshing among the greenery !
.. between the sane animals .. the sane creatures of God !! All of them look so happy !! :)
Enjoy and keep posting :)
Exactly, Jack. It's a farm. It belongs to my brother. I have a small share in the place...
DeleteWhere in Kerala Sir? Looks like Kottayam :)
ReplyDeleteAlmost, Jahid. Just 40 km from Kottayam. A village.
DeleteWow this looks so lovely I absolutely adore the kitten :)
ReplyDeletewaiting for more...
Richa
Richa, I wanted to post more pictures. But the connectivity in the village is awful. The pleasures of the countryside are different, you see... different from what technology can provide.
Deletewow thats soo cute
ReplyDeleteGlad you found it cute.
DeleteIts looking like a very nice and wonderful place. Hope to visit this place in my lifetime. :)
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Most welcome. This place is far out of any tourist map, however.
Deletewow! awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Easwar ji.
DeletePerfect to unwind!
ReplyDeleteNice place. Enjoy your vacation.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Indrani.
DeleteI have stayed in a similar yet dissimilar place, a single storey sprawling house in verdant surroundings, but right dab in the middle of Chengannur, right next to the temple and the river. Enjoyed it thoroughly, for about 2 days.
ReplyDeleteAnd, you are doing it for a whole month. Yet, you complain!
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No complaints, Raghuram. I'm enjoying my vacation.
DeleteHappy Holidays. That's a great place to recharge yourself for another academic year. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm indeed recharging myself. Thanks.
DeleteDesi heaven ! enjoy your holidays Sir, kerela, gods own country .. lucky you ....
ReplyDeleteEnjoying, friend.
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