I really needed a break. It was another hot morning without a fan. I didn’t feel like eating breakfast. I thought I would try to call my friend Najib sahib, as I had not heard from him in a while. I haven’t been hearing back from most people lately. Everyone is busy.He called me back and invited me over. I grabbed my drawing things and walked over to his place. What a relief. Good company, nice and cool place to draw. What more could I ask for? It was so much better to hang out with Najib sahib, talk art and work on designs at his place, than in the sweltering hostel room.Najib sahib made some delicious daal, and I knocked out a good chunk of my drawing tasks. Afterwards we took a drive to his village, which was past Bhitshah, Hala and Saeedabad. It was a really nice change of pace. There were horses, cows and peacocks around. Everyone was very interested in Najib sahib’s new car. For me, it was just great to be non isolated, and not melting in the heat. Najib sahib is great company, and I am very inspired by his art.
We visited another cousin of his surrounded by beautiful farm land. He had his own little zoo of sorts with all kinds of beautiful animals. We sat around and talked to some tv directors and actors who were there. It was just the change of pace I needed. We head back to Jamshoro after another delicious meal. I ended up staying at Najib sahib’s place to avoid the heat.