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The playground
2010-11-10

Remembered this conversation I had with a kid last year in September and thought I will share it with you.

Francis Lobo and I had cycled from Coonoor to Masinagudi via Kalhatty ghat. At Masinagudi, we split and he went to Gudalur while I returned to Ooty. On my way back, I stopped for a break at a teashop in Masinagudi.

While sipping hot tea, I struck a conversation with the hotel owner’s kid.

Me: Do you play games? Kid: Yes, a lot. Me: Nice! Which game do you play the most? Kid: Cricket Me: Really? Where do you play cricket? Kid: In my fathers mobile phone!!!