Streets here start early, with shopkeepers lifting shutters, neighbours trading news over a warm drink, and the smell of something cooking drifting from open doorways. Each neighbourhood has its own corner for gathering and its own way of greeting a visitor who sits and listens. Along the coast, the sea is never far from the end of a lane.
The weather is hot and mostly dry, with two rainy seasons that cool things down, so mornings and evenings suit walking and talking. A Local Friend can take you through their own neighbourhood, introduce you to the people they see every day, and explain the customs of the street.
