Srinivasa Ice Cream Parlor

We are set up right near the Bus Stop Center in Nandigama. It’s a handy spot because there are always people moving about, either catching a ride or heading over to the Shivalayam Temple nearby. The shop isn't anything special to look at, just a place to sit for a minute and get away from the sun. We spend a lot of time wiping down the tables and checking the temperature on the cabinets. When the buses pull in, it gets crowded for twenty minutes, then it goes quiet again. That's the rhythm of the day. We’ve been here long enough that we don't really need a map to know who’s coming. Sometimes the temple gets busy for festivals, and then we are on our feet all day long. It gets tiring, but it's okay. We keep the stock coming in and try to make sure the floor stays dry. Sometimes the kids from the neighborhood hang around outside. We don’t mind. It feels like part of the community here. The fans are always running to keep the air moving. We just keep the doors open and wait for the next traveler to walk in. It's a simple way to make a living, and we're used to the noise of the traffic and the bells from the temple by now. Nothing much changes, and that's just fine with us here at Srinivasa Ice Cream Parlor.