Me and other animals...

Ananthnagar(Venkatesh Anna, Mythili Akka and Gin's abode) always is a favourite place for me for the uniqueness it has to offer not seen by me else where in Bangalore. Kept away from the chaos, dust and traffic of the Bangalored lifestyle(thanks to the Gowda Saraswat community, who have made it a norm here in Ananthnagar not to sell land to any people other than from their community), this place seems to be the last havens of the pensioner's paradise. With many plots in and around their home empty and without much man made structures, the surroundings offer a perfect place to observe birds,insects, even stars at the night.Gin and I went for a walk today evening and I checked out some new Ananthanagar Crosses and Mains(whole Bangalore is mapped with ever confusing Crosses and Mains). After scorching heat over the last 3-4 weeks, few drizzles here and there in Bangalore cooled the climate off to basic 20 degrees, in Bangalore. On the way saw the emergence of "eeyaamppattas" from the small pores, two Owls waiting for the dark, usual birds like fly catchers, drongos etc... clinching on to their last few preys before heading back home. After the walk for half an hour or so, Gin led me back to home. On way met her new friend(a male one who is just few months old). They exchanged greetings and seems Gin invited her to home(Gin never provokes any dogs). Then the last lap was with both of them criss crossing between my legs. Reached back home and Mythili Akka gave both of them few biscuits and dictated "Get Outhouse" stance to Gin's friend. Soon it was dark and a burst of "eeyaamppattas" were enjoying their life dancing around the CFLs outside the house. Soon two frogs, a lizard were part of this act feasting on this chaakara. Gin lazying in a corner also was part of the party with occassional grab of his share, when any unfortunate fly passes by him. It is indeed wonderful to observe many of the 'life's epic dramas' like these when confined to a place where human/human made density is less.

PS: Kindly provide English words for eeyaamppatta and chaakara....