Anyways, I am back and what a subject to start with !!! The last one month was spent away from family in the land of South Africal. I was stationed at cape town for an official work. The journey happened really hurriedly. A decission was made, and I had 3 hrs to packup and move. I obliged and gave it a flying start for a flying journey. A colleague of mine joined me in this journey to an unknown territory.
Leaving back a sobbing wife, started to Blore airport at 1am. Flight was at 4 via Dubai. Blore 2 Dubai was decent journey - a matter of 4 hrs. 2 hrs in Dubai and mostly spent in transferring to desired gate, little checkings and even little eating. Hardly had time for shopping nor had the desire to do so.
Journey from Dubai to Capetown is more than 9 hrs long. A pain. More so, bcoz I was seated in the middle of two seats on the left column of economy class. Our great educated politician Sashi Tharoor (Former UN under-secretary General, also a columnist) termed the economy as 'Cattle Class'. Mind you, he is also considared a Humanitarian. I agree with him on this for sure. I wish the economy class can have more leg space and strechability. Well, 95% of people travell economy and it has been mandated by office...so I consoled myself.
Journey ended on time. From plane, the view I gathered bit disappointed me. I told myself, its not as beautiful as I thought. Anyways, I am not here to settle down. Let me do my work, prove my mettle and get back to my own country.
A colleague from Oracle Capetown office was kind enough to agree to receive us. It was my first physical encounter with him. And I must say, he and his family has become a very good acquaintance of mine. They are very endearing and helpful.
I also met other Oracle colleagues. They all found to be adorabale and supportve. The best commonality we share is our fondness for cricket.
Attaching some photos of Capetown. Will write tomorrow to complete this blog.
Cheers,
Ranjit
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