Friday, September 4, 2009

Baby's Day Out. NOT.

Alas the day had come. I finally went to buy the books for this semester. Coz apparently the exams are starting from Monday. So here I was going to Nai Sarak. broke-back-journey. More taxing shopping. 5 books = 15 kgs = 2 shoulders = Half Dead. Shopping alone can be a weird exprience. You can actully take your own decisions. Even though its just books. And you wont be ashamed by your inability to bargain coz there's no one around to see you.
The same morning I was reading in the newspaper about the fried chicken of Mohammad Husain in Matia Mahal near Jama Masjid. There I was, in front of Gate Number 1 of Jama Masjid asking for directions to Matia Mahal. Through the narrow lanes, which had almost equal number of Goats as men. I reached Matia Mahal only to realise that its the month of Ramzan and eventhough they were selling the stuff, Janaab Mohammad Husain himself wasnt there. And as per the local advice I should wait till after Iftar to have a taste of the delicious chicken.
A few chowks further there is Diamond Bakery. You get awesome rusks and cake rusks there.
On my way back, I started noticing Burqa clad women enjoying. Children playing in the narrow bylanes. "Ameena ! " " Aa riya huun ! " , I could hear on my way back.
Ramzan isnt as much about fasting as it is about eating. That thought was evident when I saw hordes of sevian and fenian lined up on the sides of streets. The smell of boiling milk almost made me forget the awry ambience. Sounds of slapping and swearing broke the silence and I could see two young guys fighting. If only they could remember it was the month of Ramzan.
But I have to tell you the best part of it. After talking so much about food, you;ll be amazed to know that I returned home without eating anything and had just a bottle of banta.
All throughout the time I was fretting about the Pak visa I still dont have. "Ab mujhe dawa ki nahi, Dua ki zarurat hai " .
My computer is screwed again. And the walls on my right in the cyber cafe says - Call ME -Naina 9958xxxxxx.
Signing out.
Visa Mil jaye.Inshallah.

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