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Warming up to the fire
KARACHI: The weather’s turning chilly lately makes even that little fire started by some guards, or chowkidaars, by putting together pieces of wood from broken crates near their posts to stay warm so inviting. They may be gathered around it for unwinding on a lazy evening chat or to enjoy a cup of tea but you only see this during the winter.
You may have also heard of campfires where campers gather some dried twigs or tree branches to light a little fire outside, in the middle ground, surrounded by their tents. Most of the time it is to sit around to stay warm and share stories. But it is also for warming or cooking meals and to roast marshmallows.