To Acton

We all are going to Acton, Massachusetts today, in the afternoon, to Mr. & Mrs.  Sadhukhans' house. They came to our house on 22nd June already about which I wrote a line or two  in my blog the same day..
However, the Sadhukhans contacted Runi a no. of times for this visit. Mr. Sadhukhan (Ramu Sadhukhan)  is all set to prepare grilled & tandoor chicken leg pieces & other pieces also. Plus, veg preparations would also be there. In addition, Bengali style dinner for all------- nothing can be more tempting than this.
So, we started for Acton, Yash driving the car, Runi with GPS  guiding the route towards destination. Once, Yash stopped at his lab & we were able to see the  Harvard medical school , his place of research,  the front-view of the same was........... glass on every side of the bldg. rendering it magnificient to see fm outside.......then, again  he stopped for Runi  at Whole foods market wherefrom Runi procured some gift for the hosts.
It took us about 40 or 45  mins. to rech Drummers farm where they (Sadhukhan family) live........in Acton.. A serene place with a  natural backdrop & the house itself with its nice front view plus a backyard -----     it was a symbol of peace & tranquility.
Suvam, their only  child   (Son)  who is in the schools, seemed to welcome us outside their house. Also, his mother  opened the door the next moment  and we were led inside the house. Couches , Large digital TV within,  seemed to greet us. The dinner table was also ready for the party-----which later happened.   In the backyard, Ramu , in shorts & a casual  upper wear, was seen trying to gain control over their Barbeque machine. At the sight of me, he was all smiling & said--------" We have a table & chairs ready in the yard---  you may like to sit there in the open." Jayati i.e Mrs Sadhukhan wanted to serve Tea/coffee----- also we learnt fm her that  2 more families  i.e Amitava, his wife  Aparna and their son Arka... another schoolchild as well as Ashim & his wife Sumita would come & join us.  Actually, Arka came soon & grouped with his playmate Suvam. In the meantime, we tasted grilled chicken.  Bou-di had some veg dish to eat.  Also,
we had tea before or maybe after, the grilled food. Aparna came next & all of us had a lot to talk about. When the latter's husband Amitava came, it was a grand adda. Later came Ashim from  Boston perhaps. By the way,  His wife also was likely to join us  shortly.  Amitava and family  live near Ramu and Jayati's house.
Tandoor chciken had already been prepared by Ramu and we tasted the delicacy.
Next, Ramu, the 2 kids, myself, dada, boudi, Runi & Yash went to a swimming pool nearby where the kids would swim for some time. 
The swimming pool was quite good and we sat there for some time watching the said children jump in water, swim & resort to frolic.  A mother was bathing her baby under the watch of an elderly  gentleman. A lady opp. to us, in a chair, was reading a book or a mag  & seemed to enjoy the day  (the day was warm & enjoyable indeed and it  was late hrs. in the afternoon already).  Dada, Yash and Ramu were engaged in a conversation.   Runi, boudi and myself  liked this blissful nature all around and the pool and the swimmers plus the people present there already, before us.
Back home, we were introduced to Ashim & his wife (Sumita) and  now was the time for the adda  to gain real momentum.  Our talks ranged from weather to politics, corruption in India plus latest happenings etc. There is a term -----' bangalir adda'   which means bengalees love to assemble and  chat and that's their true color. So, we showed our true color and the adda was at its peak, when I was called by Jayati and some other lady to sit for the dinner. I joined the dinner party and was happy to taste what was there for me already. An all Bengal affair it was & we thanked Ramu, Jayati as well as the others for such an enjoyable evening. Lichhi (Kind of fruit) and cake (Taken by Runi) were also there, taking the place for sweetmeats.
Some of the guests exchanged e-mail addss. plus  cell  ph. nos. with Yash & Runi.  The hosts and the other guests  already  liked  it  very much to remain in touch with  them, now and in future.
Good bye hosts, good bye other friends also....all of us were now out on the road, having Runi in the driver's seat & Yash assisting her with the GPS, while we three were sitting behind, talking in low voice among ourselves as regards the v. good khana & hospitality of the Sadhukhans.