Summer holiday is a particular time for youngsters and Priya is no unique. Exactly like any other kid she dislikes going to school and given a chance, can see television for hours. Having newly started geography assignments in school, her latest interest was to discover the biodiversity and nature of India, by snaring on the latest displays on Animal Planet. She decided to experience nature and wilderness, by scheduling a holiday to her maternal grandmother in a village close to nature.
As usual, the train was late, she had a rough idea to reach her destination around 8:00 in the morning.
As expected, Mama Ji was waiting for them at the railway site. Priya was delighted she hopped out of her seat and hurried to the entrance screaming, "Mama". They pulled out the huge brown suitcase full of her books and clothing. Although she remembered her grandmother was the favourite person to protect her from studies and rescue from her mothers scolding, feeling of achievement and excitement was plainly noticeable on her face.
Auto rickshaw stopped near the gate, she could clearly listen to the candy melodic voice of her Nani. Priya jumped out from the rickshaw and directly ran towards the portico to look for Mithu, a very clever talking parrot.
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