Met up with a couple of friends from Bangalore at my favourite, Subko Mary Lodge early morning. It was lovely! We had a leisurely breakfast and then headed home. Here we chatted and then my trusted H came and made tea for all of us. She ups her game when she sees people.
Then we strolled in and took in Art and Charlie. It is a small place but charming. Very narrow steps though. A couple of art pieces were very interesting. These pieces had a group of people that looked like they were made of layers of onions. One element in each painting - a drape in one and a carpet in the other - had a real life representation outside the painting too. That was an interesting touch. It gave the feeling of uncovering layers of dimensions such that you see the unison and spill of perception.
Then we ambled on to Soul Fry and had a good solid lunch there. I had forgotten how good this spot was. After being vegetarian I have not visited this spot so was really happy with how lovely the salted paneer starter was. Enjoyed the white rice and the creamy Goan veg curry.
Then my friends carried on and I returned home. That afternoon sunshine dappled on the lane, the cool breeze, an open fresh sky and an easy laidback Sunday vibe - I fell in Bandra again. It's just such a beautiful, beautiful place! It's the smile of a child, the hug of a parent, the wand of a magician!
Then I went to meet another friend at Ghatkopar. When I crossed Kalina, I had this strange lump in my throat. My Mummy's best friends stayed in Mulund and Ghatkopar. My mummy is no more and neither is my Mummy's friend. But the roads remain that take me to another friend's home. Life is so strange.
It was a lovely evening - we chatted about a lot of things, had tea and coffee, watched the building swimming pool turn into an enchanting watering hole. Then returned in an auto.
And like that, the day ends.
This much is true. That we will always have shade and sunshine. And somedays they will map out our world perfectly.
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