19 November 2003

When Rotten Eggs Strike

So, to continue... have you had the misfortune of smelling rotten eggs in the morning??

It happened to me once. I was in my teens. (difficult, contradictory.) My parents were visiting Ooty, a beautiful spot in Tamil Nadu, India. I refused to accompany them. (difficult, contradictory.) Next morning I woke to make breakfast for myself and cracked 4 rotten eggs. In case you haven't smelt them ever I will let you know. They smell like death!  The bell rang and our family friend who was planning to join my parents in Ooty came in. She had come by to see if I wanted to go with her. The rotten eggs clinched the deal. I cleaned up the mess, put my things together and discovered the beautiful paradise in the blue mountains.

Shimla's Indian Coffee House

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