I miss the rains - the kind that starts one evening and doesn't stop till the next. Miss traveling on a highway while it rains so hard that you can barely see what is in front of you. I used to sit near the window and watch the rain fall.
I miss the small lanes that you have to travel through to reach a house. Villages in kerala are famous for their 'ooduvazhikal' - small mud roads that are too narrow for any car or bus. Its fun to walk through them with both sides of the road covered in green.
I miss the greenery, the wild growth of plants and coconut trees in each and every house. :)
I miss the roadside vendor who sells you tender coconut water and tries to overcharge you at the same time. :D Gosh! what fights me and my friends used to put up, all for saving a buck. Hahaha
I miss the small quaint temples. Going to one of these hidden in the country side is mind calming in itself.
On a different note, this song is a beauty. Though R says that the lyrics don't make sense, I love the song for its music which is by none other than the maestro Illayaraja. It is from the movie "Achuvinte Amma" and has Meera Jasmine and Urvashi in the lead roles. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, this is a story with a twist. Well, there is another reason to love this song. Watch it to know why. :D
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Darn... thats so now cool. I thought I would get over the fact that I will be missing Onam this year but the "I miss" facts've made it worse :( ..
Achuvinte amma - hmm saw the movie on Youtube(or maybe GOOG) - something different ;-).
Another reason ....... ?
ha ha ha! Sorry if I made you feel worse.
Another reason is that this song has got most of those things I miss. The greenery, the small roads, the roadside vendor, the backwaters etc etc. Reminds me of college days...
@ d for dawn - If you go to Edison, you won't be missing some of the stuff you've mentioned over here ;)
No thanks! That is one of the worst areas of NJ!
oh my god!! you got me all nostalgic. rains in kerala... my favorite!
if you miss the rains, you should visit seattle sometime... it rains all through the year :)
@rekha - I know, I was feeling so nostalgic when I wrote that.
Its raining in NJ now - but somehow, I wish for more. Have heard that Seattle is rainy throughout the year. Does it feel like back home? Anyway - if I do come to Seattle, do I get free lodging, food and a guided tour? ;)
it's cloudy and drizzly for most part of the year. but at times, mostly in winter, it literally pours!
and yes, u will get free lodging, food (my cooking, mind you! eat at your own risk) and guided tour ;)
@rekha - Brrr! Rain in winter!!! I pity you!
And thanks - I will definitely take you up on that offer! :D
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