David goes to China

Today it rained early in teh morning, which was a blessing to calm down the dust. Water is in short supply; toilets only flushed when necessary. Tap water isn't drinkable; there's akind of water-cooler in the living room which is really a boiler. This ised to fill up a big flask so that cha is always available, but I drink more cah than anyone.
Electricity is also conserved (cost?) - lights only on when it's *dark*.