A Paithalmala trip was arranged amid scorching summer Trees those used to play the role of middlemen in the dealing of heat between sun and earth decorated the interiors of concrete buildings. The sun's trade was therefore directly with the earth, especially in the valleys. It made the valleys and so called ‘urban cities’ reflectors of anger of sun. In contrast, wind and trees at mountaintops bought majority of heat directly from the Sun. Instead, the earth was given a blanket of tender soothing climate. For us this trip was an escape from frying pan to wintry evening. After passing through the heat and dust of Kannur and Thaliparamba, we slowly drove through the temperate climate of Kudiyan mala to the drizzling Paithal mala. Despite the tiring driving, the coolness and greenery of Paithal Hill made everyone feel refreshed. After check-in at Paithal Hill Resort, everyone went for a walk. I sat on a chair to have a view from the balcony of the villa. Sun ...
