In the middle of the year the season has changed, the rains have started to rarely fall, the teak leaves have also started to fall and the soil at the plantation is brown covered with dry leaves. The air in there is still fresh and breezy, but every now and then a warm breeze blow.
The walk from Cibening village to the Goldteak plantation is only 15 minutes, but during the day you will sweat. The road to the plantation is uphill, it is a challenge for all ages to go up to the plantation. We can walk slowly or even stop for a while to take a breath to rest and drink water before continuing.
The happy thing is when we arrive at the plantation, we can rest and drink water or tea and eat some snacks at Parid’s house. By washing face, hand and feet with water from the well, we will feel refreshed.
The water from the well near Parid’s house is clean, fresh and slightly cold. Usually, the water is used for bathing, washing clothes and watering plants. And for drinking, Parid and his family take water from the water spring at a higher place near his house.
By the time the river started to dry up, the well at Goldteak plantation is still plenty of water.
