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Inside the oasis, there is even a stream. It looks like there is a lot of water here says Doudou for himself. The stream’s way is barred by a little dam made of stones.
“ I wonder what this dam is made for? says Doudou out loud…
- It’s to keep the water that we need to water our palm trees, answers a voice. Water is very precious, you shall not let it flow. We must keep it captive or it will be wasted.
- Who’s speaking? Doudou turns back…”

© JiCé SOWA & Valérie CHERY - Décembre 2008

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