Thanks for the link, Nirwan. I have come to enjoy reading Peter Karthak - especially his writings about life in Darjeeling. I had originally read a write-up by Karthak many years ago that really resonated with me. I am fascinated by some of the things he writes about and its nice to bump into this work on Kantipuronline every now and then. I hope we get to read many more of his stories. I have had a love-hate relationship with Darjeeling (it's been more love than hate though) Someday, when the muse stops by for a long visit, I intend to write about it here on Sajha ... re kya :) Till then I will continue to be an avid consumer of Karthak's inspiring tales about Darjeeling :) To good life and literature.