Vinod Kirana

Our little shop is tucked away at Plot No 123/1/3 in Gandhir, which is not too far from Bilimora if you are driving that way. It is a quiet enough spot most of the time, though it picks up when the local school lets out or when people are getting back from their jobs. We have a lot of jars on the shelves filled with all sorts of things, and sometimes it takes a minute to find exactly what someone is asking for. The counter is a bit worn down from years of use, but it holds up okay. I usually keep a small radio playing in the corner so it isn't too quiet when I am alone. We try to keep the place organized, but things have a way of getting shuffled around when we are busy. It is just me and a couple of others helping out, so we do everything ourselves from cleaning the floors to stocking the high shelves. We do not have any big signs or bright lights. Most people just know we are here because they live nearby or pass by on their way to work. It is a simple life, just minding the store and talking to the neighbors when they stop in to buy their daily needs. Sometimes we run out of things and have to wait for the next delivery truck, but everyone is pretty patient about it. We just keep doing what we do.