It was a beautiful sunny day in New York and I got to visit the attractions at NYC. After having got to admire the beauty of the city and a distant view of the Statue of Liberty from the 86th floor observatory of the Empire State Building, we moved on further towards Times Square.
Being vegetarians and relatively new to the US of A, we did not get to find any restaurants which we were familiar with for their vegetarian entrees'. So finally we settled with French Fries from McD recollecting the scene from Nala Dhamayanthi when Madhavan insists for Veg. food and purchases 'finger chips'.
We were spending time relaxing in the park close-by and literally waiting for the dusk so that we can cherish the sight of the Times Square with all its lights for what it is actually famous for. As it was summer, it was not dark yet but still we decided to stroll along the sidewalks and enjoyed seeing these tall buildings and the neon ads flashing in bright colors.
And now, totally different from what Indians who've not visited USA would imagine, the Times Square area and the Niagara Falls too for that matter, will be densely populated by Indians. One can also see some Asians from India's neighbouring countries and some Europeans but rarely any Americans.
While me and my hubby were walking together enjoying the festive atmosphere which prevails there all around the year, we were walking past one Tamizh tourist in saree, standing alone. When we neared her, she was joined by her husband, they walked just behind us and this is how the conversation went. It was all in Tamizh.
Wife : Why did you leave me alone here and you disappeared for such a long time.
Hus : It was just a short while and I went to see the building X. Whats your problem now?
Wife : This is why I should not have agreed to wait here, people are staring at me and it was embarassing for me to stand alone here merely looking out for you. I should have come with you inspite of me being too tired to walk. ( This goes on and on )
Hus : "Kathaadha di, indha oorla ellarukkum tamizh theriyum, purinju vekka pordhu, asingamaa iruku" ( Translates to : Dont scream now, everyone here knows Tamizh, so they might understand everything about this quarrel ).
That is all we heard and we had to turn right at a junction and they kept walking further straight. Though sad for the lady that she felt lonely, it was funny to hear this conversation and it was a total coincidence that we understood the language.
Being vegetarians and relatively new to the US of A, we did not get to find any restaurants which we were familiar with for their vegetarian entrees'. So finally we settled with French Fries from McD recollecting the scene from Nala Dhamayanthi when Madhavan insists for Veg. food and purchases 'finger chips'.
We were spending time relaxing in the park close-by and literally waiting for the dusk so that we can cherish the sight of the Times Square with all its lights for what it is actually famous for. As it was summer, it was not dark yet but still we decided to stroll along the sidewalks and enjoyed seeing these tall buildings and the neon ads flashing in bright colors.
And now, totally different from what Indians who've not visited USA would imagine, the Times Square area and the Niagara Falls too for that matter, will be densely populated by Indians. One can also see some Asians from India's neighbouring countries and some Europeans but rarely any Americans.
While me and my hubby were walking together enjoying the festive atmosphere which prevails there all around the year, we were walking past one Tamizh tourist in saree, standing alone. When we neared her, she was joined by her husband, they walked just behind us and this is how the conversation went. It was all in Tamizh.
Wife : Why did you leave me alone here and you disappeared for such a long time.
Hus : It was just a short while and I went to see the building X. Whats your problem now?
Wife : This is why I should not have agreed to wait here, people are staring at me and it was embarassing for me to stand alone here merely looking out for you. I should have come with you inspite of me being too tired to walk. ( This goes on and on )
Hus : "Kathaadha di, indha oorla ellarukkum tamizh theriyum, purinju vekka pordhu, asingamaa iruku" ( Translates to : Dont scream now, everyone here knows Tamizh, so they might understand everything about this quarrel ).
That is all we heard and we had to turn right at a junction and they kept walking further straight. Though sad for the lady that she felt lonely, it was funny to hear this conversation and it was a total coincidence that we understood the language.
:) Appo, Angeyum T.Nagar kootam dhan pola iruku :) Idha padicha inimel people wont say: "Americakkum Aminjikkaraikkum Vithyasam Therinju pesu"
ReplyDeleteThat statement stands void from today, officially :)
Good post.. you must have written the Tamil version for the full effect. But since the last part is in Tamil, I think its fine :) Got the idea and it made me smile :)