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It's a cool evening in early summer, at that time of day when everything has started to

wind down. Shops are closing their doors, and the hustle and bustle of afternoon is easing,

as the town prepares for a rest for night. You're sitting on a comfortable bench in the shade

of a wide leafy tree. There are a handful of people milling about, but for the most part,

you're left alone to enjoy the scenery around you.

You're here in this sleepy small town to catch a night bus to Bengaluru.

Formerly known as Bangalore is one of the biggest cities in South India.

The exact opposite of this quaint little place. You've explored the countryside here for a few

days, and are excited to move on to your next destination. This part of the country is

beckoned with coconut trees, and the air carries the familiar scent of both them and the nearby sea.

There are also many factories here that make all manner of seafood pickles and relishes.

Whenever you've passed by them on your daily walks, the delicious scent of prawns and coconut

has captured your senses in a way you can't quite describe.

The landscape around you is covered in verdant trees, vines and bushes, because of how much rainfall

it sees in a year. Everywhere you look, brighter and darker shades of green

into mingle in the lush growth. This small town you're in is also home to a famous temple

that sees devotees from all parts of India. Every so often you can hear bells ringing in the

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