Last year, I happened to be climbing Mt. Shuksan, my first mountain, on my birthday. I wasn't sure how I'd match that, but being in India on my birthday certainly did it. Kuhu and Pihu ensured I got a full birthday, with cake cutting and all. It was great fun to spend it with my friends, the cake was yum. It was chocolate with a nice cream filling and icing - though light and not too sweet.
I concluded the evening talking to mum and dad, a birthday ritual in the family.
I spend the day in Cannaught Place in Delhi, wandering at first, as usual I managed to wander into a bookstore and purchase two more books. I purchased essays by Tagore to dispel some of my literary ignorance and a very good novel by Chetan Bhagat called `The three mistakes of my life'. The main premise is a cricket store opened by three young boys. It talks about the experiences and aspirations of the current generation against the backdrop of cricket - a very good read.
After this it was time for dosas with my good friend Neeraj Doshi. I know Neeraj from Boston, he's an environmentalist who has decided to return to India and settle back here. We've had many interesting discussions about India, why things are as they are, our culture and society, women's issues .. and many such provocative and interesting topics.
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