Oh, the incessant rain!

Oh, the incessant rain. It kept on lashing all around and left him feeling cold and wet. He was outside his home standing near the gate with nothing to protect him from the rain. But he didn't care. He was sad and frustrated.

Divya and him have been fighting continuously. He indulged her angry outbursts in the beginning but he couldn't take it anymore. He worked so hard at work only for her and their son. Yes, he was guilty of cancelling many a planned holidays. Yes, he would take on a work call no matter where he was. Yes, he stepped out of the auditorium during his son's play to talk to his boss. Doesn't she understand how much it hurt him too? To know that he completely missed his son's part on the stage that day?  But it was all for a good cause, after all his boss called to tell him that he was chosen to go to London on a work trip for a week! I thought Divya would be thrilled but she just smiled and went to bed. I haven't felt her skin in so long. Memories of a happier time filled his mind.

There, she just stepped out of our home with our little boy. It crushed me to know how distant we have become today. I stand here everyday to just catch a glimpse of her and Rohan but they see right through me. Maybe they just don't have expectations from me anymore.

She was very close. She looked up for a brief second and quickly looked down again. I see that she is wearing the pendant that I gave her. Maybe she still loves me. I watch them for a long time waiting for Rohan's school bus. They are not saying much. Suddenly Rohan looks at his mother and says, "I miss papa. Do you?"

Divya nearly chokes while answering, "I always did and I always will. He is very close to us & is watching us to keep us safe. I can feel it. He loves us very much Rohan, never forget that."

The bus comes in splashing water all over the road and Rohan got into the bus which left in a great hurry leaving Divya & me in a silence that crept between us a long time ago.

Le Pondy - An experience that stays with you!

My husband & I decided to book a weekend stay with Le Pondy, a quiet resort located a little further from Pondicherry. It's a good 4-5 kms from the main city and not very accessible by public transport. But if you have your own transport, this should be no problem at all.

We had booked a Lake View Room and checked in on a Saturday afternoon. It's a vast, open & airy property with a gorgeous lake on one side and the sea on the other. The first thing that strikes you, is that this is a very big resort!

The reception was very courteous and warm. We were tempted to check the Presidential Pool Villa during check in. He was smart enough to identify our inclination & gave us a good deal. And that was the beginning of an unbelievable & exotic dream holiday!

The private pool was surprisingly large and flanked on each side by a roofed pool deck and an adorable open kitchenette. It was extremely well planned to give you maximum privacy. For all those who are shy about getting into a public pool, this is the place to go!

The rooms were large and spacious with all the amenities that one needs. The real shocker was the open air bathroom! It took me a while to get used to it but once you do it really is something you won't forget in a while.

Now comes the slight con - the food. After all this preamble, our expectations about the food was sky high. Especially about the Sea Food. But the food was strictly average. It lacked any particular punch or taste or flavour. Mind you, it wasn't bad. It was much better than any unhealthy and oily mess. Infact all their food had minimal oil. But it truely lacked flavour. The Kerala Style Prawn Curry and Ghee Rice was disappointing. But simple food like Sandwiches and Salads were quite good. They ended our trip with a complementary cake for our anniversary. A good way to say bye :)

Overall the Presidential Pool Villa gets a big thumbs up! They have two kinds btw, Presidential & Luxury Pool Villa. If you are a couple looking for a quiet time or a big family with kids, Le Pondy is a great place to be near Chennai but be cut off at the same time!