In Jinka, at the end of September. Around noon on the day of the regular market, it rained heavily. When I visited the market in the afternoon after the rain finally stopped, it was crowded with people. However, I had to watch my step so as not to slip and fall on the muddy ground. When I finally lifted my eyes, I saw a blue sky behind many cheerful faces.
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