MANGO DREAMS AND GRAY AVENUES

The scent of ripe mangoes wafts on the warm air, a rich promise of delight. But below, beneath the canopy of ancient trees, the streets are gritty, stamped with concrete that reflects the fiery sun. A child's laughter rings in the winding alleyways, a fleeting gleam of innocence amidst the thrumming life that pulsates around them. These bustlin