In just a few words, I'll say that I am absolutely in love with this city, and keep falling deeper in love with it each time I come back to visit. Sitting here blogging my very last day, I am smiling thinking about all the wonderful new memories I've created, along with reminiscing of the memories from my childhood.
I was born in the city of joy, but never got the chance to live in it. I only visited every now and then to see my grandparents, when I was living abroad. Now that I'm permanently back in India, I intend to make a trip here every summer! It might just be the warm and friendly people, the glorious shopping, the endless stalls of delicious street food, or just the essence of home, which draws me into this city each time.
Today my aunt, grand aunt, and uncle came over to spend some time on our last day. The entire afternoon, we spent chit chatting, reminiscing memories, a few sweet, and a few bitter, along with sipping our tea with biscuits. This scene, otherwise known as 'adda,' is common in almost every Bengali household. 'Adda' defines Bengalis, who love socializing to create new bonds and strengthen old ones.
As I looked around at the smiling faces, I realized that despite all the changes that may have affected our family positively or negatively, the love that we had for each other had never left. After all, that's what families are all about. It is this exact same love that exudes out of the city of Kolkata, which makes me want to keep coming back! And no matter where I go or how far away I live, it is the city of love that has made a place in my heart forever.
Or it might just be the sweet, mouthwatering rosgulas that I just wanna pop into my mouth! ;)
I was born in the city of joy, but never got the chance to live in it. I only visited every now and then to see my grandparents, when I was living abroad. Now that I'm permanently back in India, I intend to make a trip here every summer! It might just be the warm and friendly people, the glorious shopping, the endless stalls of delicious street food, or just the essence of home, which draws me into this city each time.
Today my aunt, grand aunt, and uncle came over to spend some time on our last day. The entire afternoon, we spent chit chatting, reminiscing memories, a few sweet, and a few bitter, along with sipping our tea with biscuits. This scene, otherwise known as 'adda,' is common in almost every Bengali household. 'Adda' defines Bengalis, who love socializing to create new bonds and strengthen old ones.
As I looked around at the smiling faces, I realized that despite all the changes that may have affected our family positively or negatively, the love that we had for each other had never left. After all, that's what families are all about. It is this exact same love that exudes out of the city of Kolkata, which makes me want to keep coming back! And no matter where I go or how far away I live, it is the city of love that has made a place in my heart forever.
Or it might just be the sweet, mouthwatering rosgulas that I just wanna pop into my mouth! ;)
Great blog,Twiny! Keep up the spirit of kolkata with your amazing writing each time.
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