Hello. Have you ever complained how difficult it is to get the daily washing clean? These women and girls don't, they are used to washing in water which has leaked from an overhead water tower. This is also a social occasion with plenty of smiles, chat, and laughter. The children are brought up to help from a very young age and soon become experts at this daily task.
As fishing is one of the main forms of income, dried fish is always for sale. It is nutritious and is a major source of protein in the local diet.
Sitting besides the lady selling fish, are the vegetable sellers with their tomatoes and avocados. The shy small child sits so patiently.
Three stones on the ground, with a pot on top and a fire underneath is the traditional way of cooking for the local population. This is even the case at the hotel when there is no electricity. Apart from the slight smoky taste to your cup of tea, you wouldn't know the difference. In fact it is not so long ago in the U.K. that much of the cooking here was done on an open fire.
At the end of the day it is time for a good soaping before bed! Where better to have a good scrub than sitting on a rock in the sun?
This has got to feel good when the temperature has been near to thirty degrees Celsius during the day. Although he didn't look as though he really appreciated it!
Until next time, best wishes,
Derek and Diane
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