Picking Hari, 19,20-Dec-2006

Hari returned to India after his 5th semester. His flight (BA) brought him around 1AM on the mid night of 19 and 20.

I had taken 0.5 days leave. I came home with driver Shibi and took Latha and picked Badri from his school. We had taken Honda City since Hari wanted to drive it back. We reached my brother Tirumalai's place by 10PM on 19-Dec-2006. We had set the alarm for 12.15 - but had goofed up. It did not work - may be PM? Anyway, Tirumalai woke us up and we went to the airport. It was amazing to see the traffic police being busy at 12.30 in the night. The flight came around 1.40 or so (some 30 minutes late) and we all came home around 3.30 and had good sleep.

Next day, we went to Sowmee's place where Sudha also had come. In the meanwhile, Latha and I went for some jewelery purchase in Saravanas. Then we went to Sudha's place to see Raghu and Guchu. Then it was B2B.

I am getting impressed with Honda. May be, no reason to change it! On the return, Hari drove from outer Madras until Hosur.

Of course, not to forget the 4 toll gates: Rs 25, Rs 35, Rs 45 and Rs 25 (I think). But we saved on the last two gates, since we bought the return ticket with a very good saving. (Rs 45 * 2 was actually Rs 65, I think).

Another attraction going to Tamilnadu is the savings in Petrol. It is better to fill gas in the interior, since in Hosur, you pay additional (about 30 paise per litre) since they add the transport cost).

Timings of Travel (KM / Time)

341 / 14.50 / Home
345 / 15.06 / School to pick up Badri
393 / 17.00 / Hosur
452 / 18.10 / Krishnagiri
745 / 22.10 / Chennai (400 KM / 7.50 hours)