Last day in Kolkata today. Writing this from my house, where the local movers have turned up an hour or so late - because they walked here. God knows how they're going to get everything out - I'm waiting for the bikes to turn up. And although Deepak is on top of them, I have no doubts the company microwave will end up in Australia and my PlayStation will end up in Delhi.
Highlight of the week - the opening of BBQ nation. For 6 months the sign showing the worlds best looking kebab and the "opening soon" sign on the door has tormented us as we have struggled with the limited lunch options in Salt Lake. The other day, as I was struggling with the thought of another second-rate brown-lettuce, chicken-loaf subway, Genan and Dan ran breathlessly into my office.
"It's open, it's open!!"
"Lets go - Challo!"
The manager was wrapped to see us - 4 rich white guys - and after learning we worked across the road he told us our first meal was on the house. Hah! About 30 prawn, chicken, lamb and vege kebabs later - washed down with Kingfisher - the thought of repeat business must have been the only thing cheering him up. To paraphrase George Bush, he misunderestimated us. With a fixed price of 275 rupees for all-you-can-eat, I think they might be in trouble.
Health check. Woke up with gout - not surprised. Cardio at the gym this morning followed by final buffet breakfast with Marcus, who is looking much better after spending 48 hours relaxing in hospital. After BBQ nation for lunch and a big Indian farewell dinner last night, I didn't have the chutzpah's to weigh myself. Feeling good - will feel so, so, much better when I'm on that plane.
Will write more from Singapore later tonight.
Late Note: BBQ Nation refused admission to 6 of us for lunch today!! Manager who was so nice yesterday said they were full, but less than half the tables were occupied. We smashed them in only 1 day!!
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