During heavy tropical afternoon rain showers, children gather at the sides of the road where rushing rainwater forms miniature rivers in…
During heavy tropical afternoon rain showers, children gather at the sides of the road where rushing rainwater forms miniature rivers in the gutters. They fold sturdy mango or sea-grape leaves into buoyant miniature boats and race them down the gully streams.
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