The lane is a narrow one seldom used by four-wheeled vehicles. It is more like a well-used foot-path but I can see motorcycle tire marks on the exposed. Anyhow, at the moment it is all still except for the sounds of birds singing, insects screeching and mosquitoes buzzing..

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Busy Street

I walk out of the well-lit, peaceful, cool air-conditioned comfort of the book shop. Immediately I was hit by a blast of hot air from the street. Wow, the difference is so great. Out on the five-foot way I break into a sweat.

I walk down the five-foot way.

Next to the book shop are two sundry shops. The smell emanating from these shops tingles my nose. The mixture of onion, garlic, dried fish, pepper and spices make a potent combination. I hold my breath for a moment as I walk quickly past the sundry shops. I always wonder how the people working inside the shops can stand the smell. Perhaps they are used to it.

There are many people walking along the five-foot ways on both sides of the street. It is about one o’clock in the afternoon and many office-workers are out for their lunch break. So I see these smartly dressed men and women hurrying towards the eating places further down the street.

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  • Phill Senters on Apr 27, 2009

    I love your story, especially the second half. I could darn near hear that robin sing.

  • QuinMonty86 on Apr 27, 2009

    You always write in such a way that I feel like I’m right there with you. Good job!!

  • Darla Cooke on Apr 27, 2009

    A very interesting read and beautiful pictures!

  • Glynis Smy on Apr 27, 2009

    A very descriptive, enjoyable piece.

  • kate smedley on Apr 27, 2009

    Lovely story Mr Ghaz, stunning photos

  • Christine Ramsay on Apr 27, 2009

    Such vivid descriptions made me feel as if I was there with you. Well done.

    Christine Ramsay

  • Evelyn Moore on Apr 27, 2009

    A lovely piece of reading – and love the pictures

  • George W Whitehead on Apr 27, 2009

    A beautiful, descriptive piece, Mr Ghaz.

  • clay hurtubise on Apr 27, 2009

    Very very nice piece.
    Thanks,
    Clay

  • Anne McNew on Apr 27, 2009

    great story to tell. this is true.

  • Eunice Tan on Apr 28, 2009

    A great piece that make me smell, hear and see what happen there.

  • Betty Carew on Apr 28, 2009

    I like the way that you wrote the contrast of a busy city and the peace of the country Mr Ghaz. Wonderful write and read

  • Joe Dorish on Apr 28, 2009

    That was a great trip down many roads!

  • BBC on Apr 28, 2009

    A Excellent piece that is well written!!!! You have excellent stories to tell!!! which I liked to read. Keep up the good work……

  • OhSugar on Apr 29, 2009

    What can I say that hasn’t been said. This is an excellent presentation, and I enjoyed all the beautiful pictures.

  • CutestPrincess on May 14, 2009

    good job, you never fail to amazed me!

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