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Question
What does the writer recall about his childhood in Goa?
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Solution
The author remembers his early years in Goa, when the baker would go door-to-door among the locals. He further explains that bread was a staple of both festival occasions and everyday life in Goa. A certain type of bread was available for each occasion. He also mentions the importance of the baker in society. The Goans were so reliant on him that when his bamboo jingled, they sprang to their feet.
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