Guess what? The long-awaited moment is here! My cousin, the incredible Gandhi Mohan, Viswanathan (or as we lovingly call him, Babuji), along with his lovely wife Heather Jennings, have touched down in Bangalore! Can you believe it?
Now, here's the kicker – Babuji, a Brazilian citizen rocking the world as a Physics Professor in Natal, North Brazil, (After academic stint in USA) has finally graced India with his presence after a whopping 36 years. Yeah, you read that right, 36 whole years! Last time we crossed paths was way back in 1988 when he dipped his toes into India's educational waters for a year,at the American College in Madurai. Time flies, huh?
Oh, and Heather? She's a spirited American from Colorado Mountains, sharing an incredible 24 years of marriage with Babuji. Talk about a duo! Heather is back in India after 30 years. (She was in Pune for 3 months back then).
They're not here to just twiddle their thumbs, though. Babuji's got a physics / Electronics seminar lined up tomorrow, 200 kilometers away in Vellore and then catching up with his parents who moved back from USA in May (They too, back in India after 60 years stay in USA / Brazil). But fret not! After his gig, he's dedicating a solid three days – the 27th, 28th, and 29th – to hang out with us before jetting back on the 29th, late night. Talk about a whirlwind visit!
And you know what's the absolute best part? We guys have history! Our dads, brothers, were each other's wingmen back in the '60s, lifting each other up and setting the foundation for where we are today.
Babuji's only been here for 16 hours, and he's already amazed! The changes he's seen? Mind-blowing! He's marveling at the roads, the Auto-Rixa, feeling safe without having to dodge any gun violence as well as buying an Indian Mobile Sim card in minutes. Gotta love that fresh perspective! Oh, Yes, he landed without a $$ in cash!! That is some adventure...!!
Can you feel the excitement bubbling up? Because I sure can! Catching up with Babuji after all these years is going to be an absolute blast. Can't wait to share stories, laughter, and probably a ton of nostalgic moments! (In my Blog)
Stay tuned for the adventures that unfold!
Catch you later,
Karthik 🎉
14th Dec 2023.
He on his way to Vellore this morning.
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