To help the kids fetch water,
Jerry cans ready, they went up steady
Took twice as long as they oughta.
The kids ran down like mountain goats
Their bare feet strong and gripping,
With cans full now, they climbed, somehow,
Legs aching - sweat a-dripping!
We went down the treacherous path to the spring after it had had 2 days to dry out. Otherwise, we were told, it would be just too slippery for us. I wouldn't argue with that! Nor with the fact that they said 10 litres would be too heavy for me - I took the photos instead! The smallest child, who was eight, carried 5 litres, Steve managed 10 litres, (just) and Edmond who is 17 can carry 30 litres. The kids can make the journey up to ten times a day if they have to. Well... it's healthier than X-Box!
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