Hotel California

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On a well tarmacked highway The sun's glare in my eye The greenery surrounding me This is what I spy A sign board proclaiming "HOTEL CALIFORNIA" Whaaat? ... Theres nothing Californian about the place Its located in a semi-rural area about 7599 miles from Caliornia. Intrigued, I ask hubby to stop He does pull over and we get out We look at the sign. Typically Indian, The billboard welcomes us to the Hotel California with the traditional 'namaste' Walk over to the eatery The owner grins and comes out. Hey ,I'm not the only one He smiles....The sign sure lures customers Why? I ask . What made you choose this name ? Is it the song? He breaks out into the famous song by the Eagles. "Madam, he says these were the songs we used to sing and hum . The guitars strummed and friendship flowed High spirits and youthful camaraderie I keep those alive with this name. And yes, like you there are people who pull over. Foreign tourists ask for something non-spicy I usually make them scrambled eggs But otherwise cuisine is Indian It won't sell otherwise." So, armed with a load of guavas his wife has just plucked and given us. And after a meal of chicken and chappatis we go back on our way. Unlike, the original place, we could leave Filled with a sense of well-being at their friendly attitude. And wonder at the unifying power of music In a world divided by religion, ethnicity and race .