Tuesday, March 3, 2009

"Sirji....pata hai kya hai....maza nahin bahar wahar jaane me....". Sonu. 16 years. Drives a rick in Amrtisar. His brothers are abroad (Spain). We bought kites together, and string to fly them. Was my transportation and guide around Amritsar. Felt awkward, conscious when I took him along to upscalish restaurant for a cup of coffee. Held the "charkhi" as I flew kites in a roadside car-park. Fought with the owner/ manager sardarji of the car-park for me therafter. Was even offended. Has recently bought two auto-rickshaws. Plans to buy a taxi (Indica) and drive longer distances. "Pata hai kya hai"...is his favorite phrase. Fiercely possesive of his rick (Didn't let me drive it in spite of various attempts to pursuade him)

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