PART 1
The last time we visited Bangalore was in Feb 2012. (Read here). Now we planned a visit but many other pressing engagements in Chennai precluded such a visit. Most importantly, our grandson ARJUN was born on 2 June 2012 and he kept us very busy.
Finally, we started on the early hours of 5th Jan 2013 by Brindavan Express for Bangalore. We packed our breakfast and lunch for the journey. Arvind dropped us at the Central in his car. The train reached Bangalore by 2:15 PM; Ashok, Neeraja came to the Station in their car and we drove him.
My mama's son Mr JAGANNATHAN lives in Bangalore, Jalahalli and he had invited me to come and meet him. We phoned his wife CHITRA and fixed up an appointment for tomorrow.
6th Jan 2013, Sunday.
We started for Jalahalli at 11:30 after a lunch of Pulao. CJ's house is far away, nearly 40 kms from ours. We reached there by 1:45. CJ (75) and his wife Chitra live alone in a 3th floor flat, but his two sons live in nearby flats. He is somewhat invalid (this word does not describe his energetic condition !!), but he is very sharp mentally and is very active on his Laptop. Mrs Chitra talked with us and we were there till 4PM. His 4 year-old granddaughter SAHANA entertained us.
From there, we went to Neeraja's chithappa Venkataraman's house on the way. After spending 45 minutes there, we went to the Brigade ORION Mall. It is a huge mall and very posh. Ashok-Neeraja purchased a sari for Vijaya from RmKV shop in the mall and 2 shirts for me. Finally we were back home by 8:30PM.
7th - 11th :: at the house only. on 9th Vijaya went to meet her old classmate Mrs Mahalakshmi and Mrs Prema. Her another classmate Mrs Devasundari also went with her. All the four had lunch at Cubbon Park and she returned by 4PM.
12th Jan, Saturday.
At 11:30 we left for Jayanagar for Pongal purchases. MORE shop ... what a HUGE shop! We purchased groceries, vegetables etc here. Karumbu also.
From there to MAIYA's restaurent at Jayanagar 4th Block and had a gorgeous lunch. Fantastic lunch - @ 160.00
After this, we purchased a few more items like flowers for Pongal and then to RAGI GUDDA Sri Anchaneyar Koil and returned home by 6:45 PM.
to be continued - Part 2
Rajappa
13-01-2013
Bangalore
The last time we visited Bangalore was in Feb 2012. (Read here). Now we planned a visit but many other pressing engagements in Chennai precluded such a visit. Most importantly, our grandson ARJUN was born on 2 June 2012 and he kept us very busy.
Finally, we started on the early hours of 5th Jan 2013 by Brindavan Express for Bangalore. We packed our breakfast and lunch for the journey. Arvind dropped us at the Central in his car. The train reached Bangalore by 2:15 PM; Ashok, Neeraja came to the Station in their car and we drove him.
My mama's son Mr JAGANNATHAN lives in Bangalore, Jalahalli and he had invited me to come and meet him. We phoned his wife CHITRA and fixed up an appointment for tomorrow.
6th Jan 2013, Sunday.
We started for Jalahalli at 11:30 after a lunch of Pulao. CJ's house is far away, nearly 40 kms from ours. We reached there by 1:45. CJ (75) and his wife Chitra live alone in a 3th floor flat, but his two sons live in nearby flats. He is somewhat invalid (this word does not describe his energetic condition !!), but he is very sharp mentally and is very active on his Laptop. Mrs Chitra talked with us and we were there till 4PM. His 4 year-old granddaughter SAHANA entertained us.
From there, we went to Neeraja's chithappa Venkataraman's house on the way. After spending 45 minutes there, we went to the Brigade ORION Mall. It is a huge mall and very posh. Ashok-Neeraja purchased a sari for Vijaya from RmKV shop in the mall and 2 shirts for me. Finally we were back home by 8:30PM.
7th - 11th :: at the house only. on 9th Vijaya went to meet her old classmate Mrs Mahalakshmi and Mrs Prema. Her another classmate Mrs Devasundari also went with her. All the four had lunch at Cubbon Park and she returned by 4PM.
12th Jan, Saturday.
At 11:30 we left for Jayanagar for Pongal purchases. MORE shop ... what a HUGE shop! We purchased groceries, vegetables etc here. Karumbu also.
From there to MAIYA's restaurent at Jayanagar 4th Block and had a gorgeous lunch. Fantastic lunch - @ 160.00
- Honey in warm water (in sparkling Silver tumbler)
- Thakkali Soup
- Koththukadalai Sundal
- beetroot curry
- moongdal koottu
- potato in gravy
- Steaming hot Poori, (unlimited qty) - A specialty of MTR
- Bise Bele Annam (served with ghee)
- Thakkali Thayir Pachchadi
- Steaming White rice
- Ghee
- Mysore Rasam
- Vadam
- Appalalm
- Vadai
- potato chips, home made
- karjikai (a sweet)
- Paruppu Poli (served with3 spoons of pure ghee)
- Paayasam
- Chutneys (2 types) one of them Puliyangai
- Thayir
- Oorugai
- Ice cream
- Beeda
After this, we purchased a few more items like flowers for Pongal and then to RAGI GUDDA Sri Anchaneyar Koil and returned home by 6:45 PM.
to be continued - Part 2
Rajappa
13-01-2013
Bangalore
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