Meeting Ruskin Bond
“I have heard that you are planning to go to Mussoorie this Summer, Shreya.” Arshi enquired before going to her place for vacation. “Yes, you heard it right, from wherever you have heard it.” With a giggle she said, “Do you know Ruskin Bond sits in a cafe or somewhere to sign the books of his fans. Last week, I saw a picture of Mithali Raj (Indian woman cricketer) with him. There, I got to know about this.” I just gave a nod to this, with a ‘hmmmm...” still wondering where did she get to know about my trip. Then Arshi said,“So, goodbye, meet you after your trip and please do try to meet and take a selfie also with him”. I knew it before that Ruskin Bond lives somewhere in Mussoorie. After coming back home, I Googled where does Mr. Bond live in Mussoorie, which helped me to know that he, lives in Landour, which is not exactly in Mussoorrie, but near it. In the evening when papa arrived home, I jumped over him and nearly knocked him off. “Can we go to Landour for one da...