While a quick pit stop at Kolkata might not sound such an appealing idea at the peak of summer, it still proved to be a real stimulator. Meeting up with relatives and friends after what seemed like eons, and regrouping with my family, who had already come over to the city for attending a friend's marriage, was exactly what was needed after months of toil.
Whether it was strolling around the infamously labyrinthine Gariahat Market, a drive around the famous Eden Gardens Stadium or simply an evening walk down the banks of the Hoogli, it all seemed to take us to an arcadia far detached from our hot and humid bearings. The glamour of Park Street and a lavish dinner at Trincas were like a cherry on the pie to round off the last few hours of our stay in this bustling city.
Trincas which, I might add, has played a significant role in promoting upcoming singers over the years via its live music performances, was all part of the local folklore and the heritage of this amazing capital. Gazing at the parallel Howrah and Second Hoogli bridges, spanning across the Ganga's tributaries, made me think of the chimerical bridge being traversed by each one of us right now, joining our present to our future.
All in all it was a prodigious experience which has given me the required shot of adrenaline and helped me gear up for my much awaited intern at B.A.R.C. and a two month stay in the country's commercial capital. So I guess it's adios Kolkata, and Mumbai here I come!!!...
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| The Howrah Bridge, glittering in all its glory |
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