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Left the hotel well in time to reach Kasargod rail

Left the hotel well in time to reach Kasargod railway station, after a four day holiday at Taj Bekal Resort and Spa, Bekal.  We were making good progress and then suddenly hit a road block.  Traffic halted by CPM protestors, shouting slogans renting the air.  Traffic Cops were nowhere to be seen.  Nor did anyone have the courage to step out of their vehicles to intervene. The wait was interminable and sure enough we reached the station just as the train was chugging out of sight.  Of course we explained the situation to the Station Master.  He was aware of the strike and consequent effect on many passengers meant to travel by that train.  He then suggested we drive upto Udipi where the train would wait for a longer duration, than the scheduled stoppage.  Six of us boarded a white mini van and drove through the winding roads to reach Udipi.  As assured, the train was waiting.  Dashed into our compartment, claimed our seats, throwing our luggage beneath with sweat running down our faces.  Phew! The only time we missed a train in all our travels.   #missingjourney #shortstory #yostowrimo #yqbaba #yqquotes #dailychallenge #writingresolution
Left the hotel well in time to reach Kasargod railway station, after a four day holiday at Taj Bekal Resort and Spa, Bekal.  We were making good progress and then suddenly hit a road block.  Traffic halted by CPM protestors, shouting slogans renting the air.  Traffic Cops were nowhere to be seen.  Nor did anyone have the courage to step out of their vehicles to intervene. The wait was interminable and sure enough we reached the station just as the train was chugging out of sight.  Of course we explained the situation to the Station Master.  He was aware of the strike and consequent effect on many passengers meant to travel by that train.  He then suggested we drive upto Udipi where the train would wait for a longer duration, than the scheduled stoppage.  Six of us boarded a white mini van and drove through the winding roads to reach Udipi.  As assured, the train was waiting.  Dashed into our compartment, claimed our seats, throwing our luggage beneath with sweat running down our faces.  Phew! The only time we missed a train in all our travels.   #missingjourney #shortstory #yostowrimo #yqbaba #yqquotes #dailychallenge #writingresolution