I stand up, and as I’m now hopefully protected against leeches and Naira has a spear, I’m expecting to be guided into the river. Naira nods with satisfaction and rubs a handful of dirt into the wound on the tree, stopping the sap leaking out. Xxx He says something in his language, his tone one of accomplishment. He seems to consider something before coating it with the sap as well. Naira sits cross-legged beside me, tearing off pieces of the fruit with his teeth and chewing thoughtfully. I realize that this will make things easier if we go out foraging again. With a nod, Naira climbs up onto my shoulders, his bare feet finding purchase in the new stirrups. It just didn’t occur to me to do anything else.
Actors:
Xulinha Bh
