After two days of intense rain — the heaviest of the season so far — the stream that borders the property finally carved a four-foot channel through the beach dune and reached the sea. The ankle-deep lake on the lower tier has drained. Rainy season is now fully on.
A surprise visitor: forest honey bees (Madu Hutan) have taken up residence under the lid of the first well. The planned apiaries may not be difficult to establish after all. The road to town held up, which was a relief for errands in Waingapu.
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