Neha General Store

Neha General Store is over in Bariatu, near Dongosto, right in the main market area. We’ve got a bit of everything squeezed into the shelves here. If you come by in the morning, you’ll see the milk crates being dropped off and the neighborhood people coming in for their daily items. It’s a small space, so you have to be careful not to knock anything over when you’re walking through the aisles. The main market is always buzzing, so there is never a quiet moment at the store. We’ve been here for years, and we know most of the families who live around Bariatu. It’s not like those big supermarkets where nobody talks to you. Here, we usually have a bit of a chat while we are weighing out items or making change. The counter is a bit worn down from years of use, and the floor is a little uneven, but it’s home to us. Sometimes we run out of things and have to wait for the next delivery, and people are usually understanding about it. We don't have a website or any fancy advertisements. People just know where we are because we’ve always been near Dongosto. It’s a lot of work staying open seven days a week, but we like being part of the market life. We just try to keep the staples in stock and help out our neighbors. Every evening we sweep up the floor and get ready for the next day.