From breathtaking hillsides and dusty trails to sheds full of children with torn shirts and the brightest smiles, this memoir is a reflection of two weeks that felt like a lifetime. With every bump in the road, every shared meal, and every small act of kindness, I came face-to-face with the lives behind the coffee the unseen, the unheard, the unforgettable. This is not just a story about farming or travel. It’s about the people who changed me. The ones who had less than I could ever imagine, yet lived with more warmth than I’ve ever known. It’s about Santosh, the puppy who wouldn’t leave my side. About Sarah’s smile in the kitchen. About Hakim’s gratitude, and the unshakable joy of kids who didn’t even know what chocolate tasted like. This book isn’t about what I gave. It’s about what I carried back with m