Team Ahimsa Blog Relay, Various Contests

Bard's Hall Blog Contest June 2025 - Entry #14

For "The Bard's Hall Contest"  Ẃeβ࿚Ẃỉtcĥ StephBee

Family Time

Yesterday, my uncle from Mumbai (Bombay) visited my city, Bangalore. I have an aunt and uncle living here in Bangalore, whom I meet often. So we decided to meet up at their place for tea.

Well, it was quite a little adventure as it turned out! I went to the post office on the way to my aunt's place. I'd carried an umbrella, but didn't put it up as I only had to go from the PO to the vehicle (a three-wheeler known as an auto riksha) which was parked just there. There was a very light drizzle and I didn't think the umbrella was needed, I could quickly duck in.

However, as I stepped out of the PO, a big blob or rain fell on me! That's the only way I can describe it, a blob or rain.

When I got to my aunt's place, she hugged me and immediately said 'you're wet'. Being the sweetheart she is, she gave me a kaftan to don and ironed my shirt so it dried out! In the meantime, the visiting uncle was delayed getting there because he was caught in traffic (there was a big religious procession, I think). So there was time for me to be all ready when he arrived.

We had a great time after that. The two uncles haven't met before and talked a lot, and my aunt had made my favourite snack (bhel) and favourite cake (cold cake, with Marie biscuit and chocolate) and a good time was had by everyone. Oh, and there was tea to drink.