Destinies, dynasties, and upstart pickpockets

Harish, this is pleasant reading, as always!

However, I was quite happy when the undercurrent was just humor, now you seem to be mixing it up with some sadness. Looks like the rigors of the journey are finally getting to you! (I won’t even mention Rohan! (I know what is good for me.))

[… the loneliness and general lack of inhabitation once again aroused our bladders.]
Somehow, I always thought that would come from drinking too much water. I would have never thought of these OTHER causes!

[Orissa seemed to have hypnotised itself into castration.]
The metaphysical makes a serious, unwarranted intrusion into the domain of the strictly physical once again!

[…described him with typical feminine audacity as a man with the looks of “a bus stand pickpocket.” ]
What does a “bus stand pickpocket” look like? Wait, YOU didn’t say that! But what is this about “typical” feminine audacity? You DID say that! Let’s see you try to wiggle out of this one!

[And yes, the one bar and restaurant that was open late night and was not a “Family Bar and Restaurant” served the best fried prawns in Andhra Pradesh. However, neither Rohan nor I can remember the name of the place. ]
See what all that drinking can do!