This man selling Coconut in
Mahabalipuram has lots of stories to tell and first hand experiences to share.
He was sharing his story how he saved
his life in Tsunami of Dec, 2004 by climbing on 1 rock structure and stayed there for 6
hours. Though the water has returned to the sea immediately but there was fear
that it can come back anytime and drove away the leftovers so he stayed there
only. Due to language problem, I missed the opportunity to talk to him but
somehow I get the flavour of his adventurous stories with the help of 1 other
group who was also listening to him with great interest. He was sharing how his
encounter with death changed his perspective towards life for better.
First time in my life, I felt the
need of knowing the local language else India is such a place where English and
Hindi suffices: may be my ignorance and lack of exposure but this is my
experience.
We purchased 2 coconut water from him
each 20 bucks. There was less Malai in one of the coconut and when my wife
complained, he immediately cut another one for free. However, I do not want it
for free. So, I paid him 50/- note and walked away smiling.
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2 comments:
Good post! Such is life, na?
Thanks Lemonandlavender for your comment and more than it for your precious time.
Yes, Perhaps life is like that only.
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