TANGY MANGO FANTASIES AND ASHEN ROADS

The scent of ripe mangoes drifts on the humid air, a vibrant promise of pleasure. But below, beneath the canopy of ancient trees, the streets are hard, stamped with concrete that reflects the fiery sun. A child's laughter rings in the narrow alleyways, a fleeting spark of innocence amidst the bustle life that pulsates around them. This urban sp