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Some people are washing clothes on a large rock that is slightly flat, they are happily doing their jobs, occasionally smiling, occasionally laughing out loud, what a very lively sight. The women wear a layer of shawl and wrap it around their bodies to chest level, it is a common thing and every time it often happens because it is their tradition to dress when doing activities in the river, washing or even bathing. Yati, Bu Keni's neighbor, bathed in the river with her other friends, they were washing clothes at the same time as usual. Tun: "Do you realize that the water is not as cold as usual," she said the first time her feet touched the river water that morning. Yati: "Yes, I also feel, this is all because it rained last night" she answered quickly, while his hand was directed towards the river. Tun: "With this cold water, I don't think I dare take a shower" Yati: " If your hands and feet are used to this cold water, then your body will also feel the usual cold " Tun : " I think my hands and feet even up to my knees are used to it, because I have to wash these clothes over and over again." Activities on the River The air is so cool, when leave the house it's like breathing new freshness, even though it's still dim, can't see anything clearly even though know what is seeing. In a village, at the same place and time and every day without a break, everyone around comes there, to a river whose water is so clear and when we look at it we really see a very clear and naturally arranged riverbed. Large and small rocks, fine gravel and sand, at first glance a school of fish can be seen passing or sometimes just one. Some people are washing clothes on a large rock that is slightly level, they are cheerfully doing their work, occasionally smiling, occasionally laughing out loud, what a very lively sight. The women wear a layer of shawl and wrap it around their bodies to chest level, it is a common thing and every time it often happens because it is their tradition to dress when doing activities in the river, washing or even bathing. Yati, Bu Keni's neighbor, bathed in the river with her other friends, they were washing clothes at the same time as usual. Tun: "Do you realize that the water is not as cold as usual," she said the first time his feet touched the river water that morning. Yati: "Yes, I also feel, this is all because it rained last night" she answered quickly, while his hand was directed towards the river. Tun: "With this cold water, I don't think I dare take a shower" Yati: " If your hands and feet are used to this cold water, then your body will also feel the usual cold " Tun : " I think my hands and feet even up to my knees are used to it, because I have to wash these clothes over and over again." Yati: "Yes, me too Tun: "Today, you did a lot of laundry?!" Tun said to Yati when he saw that the pile of clothes his friend had brought was more than usual. While looking at her piled clothes, Yati replied: "Yes you are right, this is my laundry for three days, my friend", he said without prestige. But when Yati saw Cen, she immediately shouted loudly but only jokingly "Chen!! Look at all of us, today you are the winner of the most laundry" he while waving his hand followed by laughter. Chen: "Yes..yes..then do you want to help me?!" "I really agree with your words, Yati should be willing to help you" said tun while turning his face to Yati Yati quickly expressed his refusal "Hey, why me?" Chen: "Yes, Tun is right, because you are the one who has made fun of my many laundry" Then they laughed together cheerfully. Not for a long time their laughter stopped when they saw the arrival of Mrs. Keni who was about to go towards the river, she was seen walking in a very calm style with definite steps. Tun: "It looks like Mrs. Keni wants to join us" While her face is towards Bukeni and her eyes are following the direction of Bukeni's footsteps. Yati answered quickly to make sure her friend knew her true feelings: "Sure, I don't mind, but unfortunately we are almost done" Yati added: "But, every time I see Mrs. Keni, I feel very sorry for her, she has no children, they work everyday and the house is always empty" She said softly, her eyes seemed to show that she was reminiscing. Tun also became carried away "But I often see him so close to the children, I think they are all friends of his son" Yati, who knows more about Bu Keni's daily life than the others, added "She likes to share with children, so she is very close and she enjoys it." Chen; "Pssst!! Enough!!! Stop talking about it, he's almost there" he whispered while gesturing. Getting closer and closer, Mrs. Keni's steps approached them, her smile from a distance was familiar. Hello everyone...." His voice was high, his voice sounded more outgoing, he waved at his friends, as he walked towards them. But Yati while showing, the laundry that was almost finished answered with a smile, greeting her friend "Hello Mrs. Keni, today you overslept, we are almost done, take a look......." "Yes you are right, I didn't sleep well last night, so I overslept in the morning," said Mrs. Keni explaining to her friend. He also added "So today I didn't wash, I had to take a shower and hurry up, I don't want to be late" He added seriously Still on the river but in a different area there are two artificial wells on the side of the river, each approximately 60 centimeters, wide, wide and deep. The well is made to produce clean water for the villagers around it. Because the location is very close, only about 1.5 m from the river bank, so that water can easily emerge even though the well hole is very shallow, and the water that appears is clean because it is filtered by the soil around the river. At certain hours the well cannot be seen from a distance because it is blocked by many people who come in line, they take turns taking clean water that is never dry and always clear. These small wells are a source of water for the villagers for their daily needs. They came with big jars that had been prepared from home, filled them with dippers, their hands were very good at doing it and in a short time the jars became full of water and they would carry them themselves, fastening a jug on the back with a the shawl they had brought from home, and holding the other jug ​​tightly with both hands and lifting it slowly, usually they would place the jug on the side of the waist to take home, their bodies covered by two large jugs it was a familiar sight, they are tough but they are strong, and do it almost every day. After taking a bath, Mrs. Keni was seen approaching her nephew, she approached in a bit of a hurry, the 7-year-old little boy was sitting near 2 large jugs filled with water, apparently he was deliberately waiting for Mrs. Keni "Li, already?!" Asked Mrs. Keni when she arrived, while her eyes were fixed on the jugs "Yes" Li said with a smile as he stood up from his seat. ... In the same place on higher ground, teenagers, adults, they bathe, their faces so cheerful some swim from one edge to another, sink their heads so that their hair becomes wet, rub their bodies with river stones, wash their bodies with soap and water. etc. Li ran there to meet other friends who were still bathing and swimming happily. As usual the children will play first when they are satisfied then they will take a bath and finish lingering in the water, but the morning is different from the afternoon situation, in the morning there are many demands for work and responsibilities, they cannot continue to linger Some of them have to work, have to go to school, have to cook and so on. This time, it was Mrs. Keni who seemed to be in a hurry, she was very uneasy waiting for her nephew. Mrs. Keni called for Li, but the situation at the river was very crowded, almost all the children were shouting, laughing, joking, the atmosphere was so noisy "Li, hurry up!!'' Li didn't hear, she was busy swimming, Mrs. Keni stepped forward towards the river bank, she again called Li with a loud voice "Li!, hurry up!" Bukeni shouted to Li, he finally heard Bu Keni's screams, he immediately swam over, put on clothes and went home. Mrs. Keni with 2 large jugs walking behind Li's nephew who has become like his own son. Mrs. Keni " Li, slow down your walk a little bit " Mrs. Keni is a little overwhelmed following Li's unusual speed Li: "but auntie you said you were in a hurry" Miss Keni: "Yeah you're right, I have to get to the factory staff's dormitory soon, but I can't keep up with your speed with big jugs like this" Li: "Then let me help you aunty Mrs. Keni: "No, these are not your size" Li: " okay aunty" replied Li to his aunt, he is is always obey her. That is the reason that Mr. Keni love and treat him as her own son. They walk slowly and carefully, around 15 minuts, they arrive at home. .