The Indian shop is
part of our rich culture. Growing up in rural South Africa in the 1970's and
80's even the smallest town had one. It literally had everything - from a
needle to an anchor. All at very reasonable prices and always open for
bargaining. Only the shop owner had knowledge of the method in the madness
of his store with its feeling of comforting chaos.
A lot has changed
since and their numbers are dwindling. There has been a movement to the cities
and Indian owned shops are now often situated in modern malls and are much more
specialized.
Bennet, the
supervisor on the farm here in White River, wanted a tube for his bicycle. Not
being that familiar with the area I yesterday followed the shortest route and
asked for directions in town to the nearest Indian shop. It led me to one in
Nelspruit where I found what Bennet requested.
I must add
however: I bought the tube in the modern cycle section of the shop. And
although I got what I was looking for at a reasonable price I was disappointed.
I was expecting, almost longing for more - or maybe less - and didn't find it.
George
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