MANGO DREAMS AND ASHEN ROADS

The scent of ripe mangoes lingers on the humid air, a rich promise of delight. But below, beneath the canopy of spreading trees, the streets are gritty, paved with concrete that reflects the intense sun. A child's laughter dances in the cobbled alleyways, a fleeting flash of innocence amidst the bustle life that pulsates around them. This urban