Whenever there is a chance to use her few Setswana words Maud is happy to try. 'No water' - that's an easy one! After the usual greetings just start the morning conversation with neighbour Mme Binkie with 'Ga gona metsi'. 'Niks water', she replies, confirming it is a breakdown of the whole supply system, and not only our yard. We wonder how much she understands of our less civilized Dutch conversations...
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