2016 - Memories

February - 2016 A very sad day on 28th February as lost my father-in-law at Kochi , we got the news and travelled the next day from Mumbai airport and stayed for a week to fulfill all rituals at home. We all miss him a lot as he was the live wire to keep all connected and use to enjoy each and every moment with ease and happy. June - 2016 We did a family outing for a night out to Mahabaleshwar , staying at a cosy place near to mountains valley and enjoying the scenic beauty of the city - more to add on ew enjoyed BBQ to enjoy the occasion. December - 2016 All of sudden had a road trip to Kerela for the wedding of Lesley Paul and Eugene kiddo's third birthday party at Calicut - started our drive from Pune at 12 on 23rd December 2016 and touched Hubbali at 7 pm - took some rest at Hotel Hans ( Oyo Rooms) and the very next day started at 5 am from Hubbali towards Mangalore, having lunch at Udipi. Almost set for a good drive to reach Calicut same night as touched Kasargod at 6 pm and later from there on the road drive was with blocks and jams and slow movement making our drive pathetic to all of us plus car as took a break at Mahe Church on way for prayers and touched Joseph Road , Calicut at 10.10 pm safely and tired for the full 17 hours drive in a day with almost clearing 600 odd kms (24th December 2016). Wedding day - 26th December Lesley weds Alphin and the earlier day was a fun filled rocking event at home with ROCE happening as per konkani custom after family prayers - later all relatives and close ones having handful of coconut milk, eggs, beer and other items showering on the bride and her two friends eligible for marriage next.... awesome evening with some DJ songs and dance to make the evening memorable and enjoyable for all. Since morning , all were too busy at home to get prepared for the Wedding ( D-Day) of Leslie - making the home look like a fairy tale house with flowers and makeup happening all rooms. We started the procession from home by 5 pm as Alphin arrived and then blessings and wishes showered to both by their parents and relatives. At last came the moment to walk the ramp ( church one) with holded hands ( sorry not now) as its later - priest reciting the prayers and blessings given upon after a hour long mass. But , outside church area , we all brothers were preparing for the later part - so missed the best part of church activity. Reception at Calicut Towers - Later after the bonding and photo session , we moved for the end part of marriage - food and food only plus stage show .......the night ended around eleven thirty with all activities coming to a halt and the two becoming ONE... Wednesday - 28th December We planned to move to Kochi to meet Shiji Chiche and Mathew Chettan plus Ammichi as Vincent Uncle and Shiela Aunty also travelled with us to Chavakad on way to Kochi as dropped then at 7.15 am and later reached home by 9.15 am. But didnt even took a break and moved to meet Hrushikesh and Siddhu with family as they had been to Kerela for vacation trip. It was a awesome meeting as we had helped them in their travel schedule since the language barrier was there to talk with locals. Friday , 30th December We all visited and planned to meet at Nimitha's place in Thrissur as a surprise visit to meet her since she is pregnant and taking rest - it was really a surprise to her to see all cousin brothers and sisters to meet and celebrate Alex's birthday at her place with a beautiful cake. As , Eugene, Cris, Sharoon, Jerry, Liju and We ( Keven and Jason) from Kochi. Saturday , 31st December My Wagon R had a major breakdown due to the terrific drive from Kasargod to Calicut killing its clutch plate fully so had it changed with a whopping price tag but had to reach Pune , back to base. All in all - a costly affair trip but still enjoyed the most part as did lot of driving of almost roughly 3500 kms to and fro. Same day we started at 3 pm from Kochi towards Calicut with a break at Chavakad to pick up Alex as he was on way from Thrissur and meeting up Nimitha for his birthday celebrations. Sunday , 1st January , Birthday of Audwin Visited church and attended mass for New Year and later part of the day went in running around for the birthday preparations of Audwin. Monday , 2nd January We started off our journey back to base from Calicut at 4.45 am through Wayanad and Mysore to reach Bangalore by 1 pm sharp as it was an exciting road and wonderful experience of jungle safari in between Sanjay Gandhi National Park Tuesday , 3rd January Started at the same time of earlier day at 4.45 am from Bangalore, Wilson Garden area through M.G.Road and hitting at Tumkur Highway for Pune - awesome piece of drive through the national highway as we stopped for lunch at Goa entry road and reached Pune , home at 6 pm covering our entire journey.