Chickoos, window seats on bus journeys, spotting kingfishers, coriander, the sense of community, bindis, 'what is your good name?', the children in the slums running to greet you with a massive hug, indian sweets, the little dog on my road who has adopted me and follows me to the shop and back, baggy trousers, living 5 minutes from the beach, sunsets, lassis, air conditioning, the indian shake of the head, my landlord's 18 month old son who shouts 'hi' every time he sees me, buying fresh fruit and veg in mapusa market, the natural sense of rhythmn that kids here seem to be born with, samosas from street vendors, chai.......
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