Category: General

So was it.. I caught the first flight from Århus, to copenhagen at 7.30 morning, needless to say, I was soon on the prowl with the camera. I left the luggage at Copenhagen Airport, and since I had a flexible ticket, I could catch any flight I required back to heathrow, if the seats are available. Anyway, soon I was on the train to Copenhagen city. The one distinguishing thing that I found in Denmark was the cleanliness there.. Really clean than in UK.

Well, there I was, just getting out of the central station, in front of Tivoli Gardens.. an amusement park, which is not open during winter.. btw.. it was -1 degree at copenhagen. Well.. here I started my long journey. The first place I went was “Glyptoteque”, a museum, where sculptures and painting were there. Egyptian walls, Greek mythological sculptures were there.. but I was looking at them without any feeling at all.. Maybe I am not a sculpture man. Went to the painting section, where there were paintings done during the period of 1800-1900, by french and Denmark artists., before coming out. Had a long walk to the Danish Parliament, and from there to Queens palace and then to little mermaid. Well, In Copenhagen, I was visiting places, just for the sake of visiting, and moreover the climate was not that good. In short, I visited all the important places and was on my way back to station, when I had seen a Design exibition. It was at Danish Design Center. The topic was about recycling the waste material.. but there were many exibits which were really nice. A beautifully designed scooter, a screen(partition one) made of carton cardboard etc. Browsed through some books there and then came out (brrr… again) and caught the train back to Airport.

Caught the 3.55 flight back.. and spent the waiting period in the BA “Euro Club” Lounge.. Advantages of travelling as a consultant!!! Soon I was up above the clouds again, and the busniess class was relatively empty. Flight took off on time. Before landing at heathrow, flight was roaming in circles for atleast three times, since the runway was not available. Captain was announcing all the details.. M25 from air was as busy as I see from road. Finally got landing and rushed home.. Was feeling fresh eventhough, the journey was long.

I was really tense regarding a reply which I was awaiting… I can only check on Monday.. Has to hold on…

Work was over within 4 hours.. (Well, I was fully prepared, and I simply finished it off). After the work, Myself and Kim (Our clients IT Manager) went for lunch, by the side of a stream at Århus. We had Mexican Burritos., and it was really nice. I had finished my job there and could’ve returned to London. But When I inquired regarding the flight back, there wasnt any for the day to copenhagen, and hence I had to pull back. I decided to walk back to my hotel(SAS Radisson hotel), and on the way back, I had noticed that near the hotel, they had an ice skating ring, and people were skating. Soon I found that, the skates were available for rent also. There was soon an argument between the child in me and the adult in me..

I was planning to go for a walk around Århus city, and take snaps. It was surprise to find the the locally brewed beer was called “ceres”.. hmm.. interesting.. No wonder, my brains were churning again., only to find “Radhus-Arkaden” written on shopping centers.
Well, I will keep the thoughts private.. its really close to my heart. I really do miss someone here. I walked around taking some photos., before returning to hotel and gazing at the skating ring..

I was soon back for the pair of skates, at the counter with 25 Kroners(currency of Denmark).
Needless to say, the next one and half hours, I provided entertainment for the people there. I had never skated in my life and moreover I had to manage a 81 kg body with two skates, which go on slipping, whenever I try to get up. I didnt give up, providing the much needed entertainment. Finally, when I thought I had found the technique of skating, without falling, and since then I was falling backwards.. Hmm.. but though it was struggle all the way, I really enjoyed it and happy that I didnt break any other bones in my body. I had to quit only because, the place which rented the skates was closing, and I had no choice. People with their own skates were still going strong, but I had to leave. The temperature was around -4 degree, but during that one and half hours, I distinctively remember sweating a lot.

Well after skating, I was back at the hotel for a good long hot water shower and then rested for a while, before going out for a good walk again. I have been a lover of long walks for a long time.

The adventures for the day came to close, as I had to catch a flight to Copenhagen at 7.30 and had to leave hotel at around 6 am.

Well.. Finally I got to Denmark. I had to catch a BA flight from Heathrow, to Copenhagen, and from there an SAS to Århus, which was my destination. I had the flight schedule at around 3’O clock from heathrow, and we got in the plane at right time, only to findout that there was some trouble with the engine of the plane., finally, we were off to Copenhagen after a two hour delay., I was to miss the connecting flight to Århus, which was sorted, after I informed the BA people.

Well, There I was in the air again, Wondering at the marvel of human mind. We really have come a long way from Wright Brothers., in a short span of time. Well, It was not difficult to get a connecting flight from Copenhegan, which was at 8.30 night, which after 1 hour of “De-Icing” delay, took off at around 9.30 and I must have reached hotel by around 10.30(The Århus airport was around 42 kms from the City), only to snuggle under the duvet, for a good sleep. I am to get taxi to my clients place at 8.30 the next day..

Well, I’ll be leaving now to Denmark, and I seem to be ready..

Yesterday, afternoon onwards, it was pretty good hectic drive, I had picked up Ramesh to drop his excess baggage with the cargo people (He’s going back to India.. on 17th), then drove to Royston, The traffic was huge on M25, and I was about to have an accident on A1(M). Saved by breadth of the hair. Thanks for BSM training which I had for driving.. I put Emergency Brakes!!.

Dropped Ramesh off, had “Garma-garam Bhajia” at his house, before picking his other luggages and coming back. I was behind the wheels for nearly four hours yesterday.. and though Jagjit Singh and Lucky Ali were singing for me in the car, still I felt exhausted.

When I drove back, I directly went to Zubin’s place, its so silent since they have left for holidays.. I was lying down there till around 10.40, with the fireplace going. After that, got up and left for home, only to install a digital camera in the computer for Jimmy, my house owner. I must have slept after all this by around 12.15..
Now Hariprasad Chaurasiya was playing “Miyan ki Malhar” for me.

Morning, got off to postoffice to pickup the registred mail for Zubin, which he wanted me to pickup and the atmosphere was f***ing cold!! Came to office after that.. done the final bit of preparation.. and got to leave now to home and then airport..

I’m feeling lonely now-a-days.

Well, I’m 80% ready by now.. I think, I underestimate myself sometimes(sometimes??!!).. Has to do full preparation, today and tomorrow.. and Then I will be ready. Praveen had sent a mail.. I will have to reply to him…

Yesterday I drove to Pranita’s place, had my dinner (Pizza & Garlic Bread) there (I didnt want to cook myself a dinner, after the day-before’s “Masala Dosa”), I was really tired and wanted to go home and sleep at the earliest. Left by around 8.30 to home, and as soon as I reached home, I surprised myself.. I cleaned my room!! polished my Shoes!! Ironed Clothes for today!! Something seems to be wrong with me. I would’ve finished all outstanding “personal” work, were it not for a “Jackie Chan” Movie.. “Who Am I”.. a typical Jackie Chan movie.. I loved it. I was seeing a movie of Jackie Chan after a long time.

I went to sleep at around 12.30 am, as Pt.Hariprasad Chaurasiya, was playing his flute for me.. Raag:Hamsadhwani.. ZZZZ

Got in to office early.. Ramesh will be coming down to London today, has to pick him up. God.. I Carol just gave me Tickets to Copenhagen, Denmark.. I am flying tomorrow.. and I dont know what to do yet….

Yesterday night., I made “Masala Dosa”., well to be “politcally correct” I tried to make Masala Dosa. Well I’m am happy to write in my journal, that I succeeded in making, Boiled potato-onion curry, in semi cooked rice pancakes.!!!, and not “Masala Dosa”, as I wanted to..! Someday…, someday..

I was in office till 8.40 yesterday only to come in at 7 today morning. Directly tried to log on to the client’s system., The whole system is down at the client’s site and I cannot do anything till it comes up. To lift me up was a “smile” in the Lotus Inbox.

Its work, work and work.. here at office. I will leave now.. enough of this. I got some chocolates today, and I will drop by at Pranita’s place and give choclate to her kid.. Havent met them for a long time..

I put my heart out., on one mail., only to realize a bit later, that It hurt one, whom I really care about.

O’God.. Will I ever grow up?!?!

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It seems that a good night sleep has soothed me a lot. I had some dreams, but I seem to be too lazy to remember them. Drove to office and the driving has now become a second habit.. but I still do enjoy driving a lot. In the office and The first thing to do.. reply!! and then get to work..
Bhaja Govindam by MSS
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