Although it lacked history, the town had probably existed for centuries. The shacks of tins and rags looked like they've always been here. Being practically made of sticks and stones, the town lacked many facilities, mostly access to water.
The water tanks barely contained any water. There were only covering layers of bright green scum on which laid flowers and dirt. And the dry climate only contributed to give an impression of total aridity.
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