Anurima Chanda

It was early morning. Our train had just arrived at the New Jalpaiguri station. People were rushing forth to get the best coolie and conveyance deals. We waited till the rush sobered down a bit having no real rush for time. Pleasantly enough the very second coolie we encountered quoted us an easy negotiable amount closest to the real rate. Gladly enough we ventured towards the rickshaw and auto stand believing that the day would go good without further monetary haggles or otherwise, having accomplished the hardest bit so early and that too in the pleasantest manner possible. Alas, we were but a bit too early to come to this conclusion!