Great night, so tired and the sound of rain muting other noises. Breakfast in at Bodhi Tree which is quite good. Heavy rain achieving the odd drip through the Garden cafes tiled roof. The ambience is great and quite relaxed. Meet up with an English couple about to head up to Darjeeling. They mention that following extended travel through Russia and Asia they had their laptop stolen in Perth when their friends apartment was broken into. Read in the Hindustan Times that 48hrs of rain is expected thanks to a depression that has developed over the Bay of Bengal.
Out into the weather where not only is the rain heavy but the wind through the streets is also quite strong. Start the walk to the junction with the main road but encounter a stream of water through which the odd passing car is causing waves. Backtrack and try another street but similarly covered in knee deep water. Not against water but it is the range of potential floaties that brings second thoughts. Decide that already wet from the water wind so might as well continue on, wading through the water and making the junction. Passing teenage boys as excited as children at Christmas with the weather change from the heat leading up to the start of the monsoon.
Start down the next major road with intentions of getting a feel for the suburb but the wind combined with the continuing heavy downpour is making the attempt unpleasant. Love adventure when I seek it, but this is no fun. Decide to take a break and have lunch at the Khan Sudha, recommended by the English guys this morning. Great food, especially the Veg Hydrabadi, Paneer Butter Masala and naan. Unfortunately power out so no air-conditioning and no windows. Dripping from sweat instead of rain by the time we left.
Retreat back to the hotel where we ate cookies whilst watching movies on cable. Not perfect choice when touring but given the continuing downpour one that we are both happy to have made.
Note: turns out from the Hindustan times 18 June 154.1ml fell till Friday evening. Flights were rerouted, some rail services were blocked due to debris. Also landslip in Kurseong killed 4 people.
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