D as in Dhanteras

Not my flight

There were lot of things going on in my life and to calm them down, I planned to visit my hometown at Diwali time. It was costly, but I must say, it's a perfect time to be at home. You get to meet relatives, eat a lot, I mean a lot. I pre planned two and half months before and prepared everything for the trip. Airline was booked. Purchased lots of gifts for friends and family. Everything was set. I was super excited to meet everyone. I even kept this secret for a long time. 

Finally the day came. I took a flight from Chicago to Germany to Mumbai and finally to Indore. I must say, it was a long flight. It took 10 hours for 1st, then a gap of 6 hours, then 8 hours flight, then 6 hours gap and finally one and half hour flight. Total around 30 hours. I have never been worried about long flights and could not be this time too, as it was special.

As I reached Germany, there was an October fest going on. Don't know more than this. I tried some chocolates and then passed through security to reach my gate for flight to Mumbai. It was a weird airport, I had to pass through security even when I was just passing through from one flight to another, senseless. As there was long time, I tried to get some sleep, but didn't got any. If you are awake, you feel hungry, but there was only one coffee shop and nothing to eat, Bad luck. Next I reached Mumbai around 2 AM and my Indore flight was around 8, again I tried to get some sleep, didn't got any. I must say, it was a tiring trip. 

I never call/expect anyone to receive me at the airport as I don't want to waste anyone's time and money, just to come there. Also my bag is so big that it's difficult to accommodate in activa and my close ones does not have a car. 

I got out of airport and taxi people started coming towards me with various options. I knew how much it is required, hence I kept on walking, ignoring everyone. One auto rickshaw driver gave me a good deal by himself. I came along with him without any bargain. I asked driver on the way for such a good deal. He said, "he thought we are going to a nearby are" I paid him 10 bucks extra for his honesty. My mum received me and was more than happy to see me. Father came down to meet me and then started talking about my trip and everything else. As we were having conversation, Bigdad called to check on my arrival.

I was informed of a personal loss, the same day I landed. So, I finished my lunch and visited his place for the funeral. He was a Teacher, a friend, a guardian for me. Then I came back home and got ready to worship, as it was a festival day-Dhanteras. As the day passed, I spoke with parents and finally went to sleep.