Bridge Town

Bridge Town is located right in Jamia Market, near the Jamia Masjid here in Srinagar. Being in Block B means we are in a very busy part of the city. There is always a lot of noise and people walking by outside. The shop isn't very large, but we try to make the most of the space we have. Most of the people who come in are locals who live nearby or folks visiting the masjid. We see a lot of different faces every day. Some days are slow, especially when it is cold or raining, and I just sit by the heater with a cup of tea. Other days, we are constantly moving things around. Srinagar has its own pace, and we just follow it. We don't have any big corporate rules here. I just open the shutters in the morning and start the day. Sometimes the power goes out, and we have to use candles or torches for a bit. It is just part of living and working in this part of town. I have known some of the other shopkeepers in Jamia Market for years. We all help each other out if someone needs change or a bit of help moving a heavy box. The shop has been here for a good while. It feels like home more than a business most of the time. We don't use fancy decorations or anything. It's just a simple shop in a historic part of the city.