Solo traveller

Soon after his uni semester break began, Ash embarked on a three-week trip to Kerala - alone for the first time. His uncle is at home on vacation too, so the two of them went over the first weekend to visit old friends in Chennai. Ash his friends from KG to Grade 5 and bro his college friends.

Having mollycoddled him all these years (I packed his luggage), we were worried how he would cross immigration and security check but he did them fine. Dubai airport T3 lets passenger's companions in too, so I helped him navigate the self check-in kiosk. 

In two weeks, he has travelled to Kochi to a dermatology clinic and his cousin's place, Chennai, and grandparents' homes without much incident. I had made a checklist of the stuff he was to gift each person and the inventory of the clothes I was sending😜. So far, he seems to be doing fine.

The initial plan of learning driving in Kerala has not happened because of the travel. Bonding with grandparents has been the highlight of the trip. He will also attend his uncle's 50th birthday celebrations this Sunday.

He returns on September 1 via Abu Dhabi, from where he will have to take the bus to XNB or Dubai Bus Station. Both uncle and nephew will depart from Kochi airport, rain and God willing.

p.s. Today is V's birthday. Since the kids are away, we didnt order a cake. I made beef biriyani and biscuit pudding instead.