Chapter 3

He was named after a swimming pool in Paris that was visited by one of his father's friends, Francis Adirubasamy. Pi feels affection for Mr. Adirubasamy and calls him Mamji, a respectful term for uncle in his native language. When Mamji was younger her was a champion competitive swimer . Even thoght Pi's parents didn't enjoy swimming Pi's father enjoyed talking about the pool and a pool's history.