Last week I was invited to a family picnic at Khükiye Lukhai. I was looking forward to it. I didn't know whether it would be next to a stream, but I was told fish was on the menu. It turned out to be right next to my friend's uncle's akhabo 'fish pond' right next to their fields.
The only downer was that after weeks of sunshine, it rained the entire day. The remnants of Cyclone Thane which hit Tamil Nadu had made their way up to the Northeast.
Thankfully there was the field hut / house - a little resting shed next to the field where people can rest.
And prepare food if necessary.
Given that there were more than 10 of us, they also set up a tarpaulin shelter next to the house.
And my friends and their cousins all ate from a big banana leaf.
The only downer was that after weeks of sunshine, it rained the entire day. The remnants of Cyclone Thane which hit Tamil Nadu had made their way up to the Northeast.
Thankfully there was the field hut / house - a little resting shed next to the field where people can rest.
And prepare food if necessary.
Given that there were more than 10 of us, they also set up a tarpaulin shelter next to the house.
And my friends and their cousins all ate from a big banana leaf.
As promised, there was fish caught that morning from the akhabo.
Which my friends wrapped in banana leaves and grilled with a little bit of organic lemon.
Not the best weather for a picnic, but the food and company definitely made up for it!
