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A November Story From Labuan Bajo


I sat in front of an elementary school in Labuan Bajo. School kids walking down the street go somewhere...

The heat beats in high temper. Yesterday was heavy rain. But Labuan Bajo strongly a hot town. This is November, should be rainy season in the town.

How is your place, is there any rain now?


In front of an elementary school, I sat down. School kids are everywhere, singing a sad song. Or they just laughing about life?

I don't know!

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