_How Zanzee got its new bridge_

A Story by whrads

___How Zanzee got its new bridge___

For all the time anyone could remember the Zanzee River had crocodiles, lots and lots of crocodiles, it does not matter if you went north or south, up or down, Zanzee river had crocodiles. You could always cross the river further up north, where there were many trees. You needed a few reliable friends to make you a rope with the foliage and leaves, tie it to your waist and swing you to the other side of the river. Then someone had the clever idea of making a bridge with the plants and leaves, so that only one time you needed to be brave and swing over the Crocodile River with your waist tied to them. The foliage bridge would allow, Woman and children use it too, then could animals also use the foliage bridge and cross the river too.

But down, nearer to the sea there were no tall trees, and the villagers could not build a bridge, all around the river there was a carpet of clear mud and sand, only with occasional herd of crocodiles showing up.

Then one day, a giant dog appeared, no one had seen a dog so big. An old man said “It is big as five tents put next to one another”, another said “It is as tall as two giant trees on top of each other.” But the dog moved very slowly and was very calm, “He only moves as fast as a pigeon” said the little child.

The villagers thought they ought to be scared first, but the dog was very friendly and had very calm eyes. The villagers knew it was a good dog and only good would come from him.

The Dog went to the river and in no time had crossed it, then he came back to the side of the village as if planning something. Gently he put his feet on one side and, and his paws on the other, then put down his chin and relaxed, then the dog froze in its muddy sandy colour forever.

___Zoe invents a whole new mode of transportation___

It was the hottest summer any one could remember, all the children had left the house together, with the neighbour kids, all were very glad to be away from school and spend the summer afternoons in the local swimming pool.

Zoe, was just napping on his favourite cushion, just under the dining table, he had his snout right above the carpet, but could not relax, just had something on his mind. “My treat, Ammm yes my hidden bone” I think I will grab it for now. In no time Zoe, was in the upstairs bedroom, the walk-in dresser, right behind the shoebox, under the blankets.

She always liked these relaxed summer afternoons, on his own, no neighbour kids teasing, and more time for thoughtfulness... “ I went from underneath the table to dresser, in no time, passing from under the bed”. Thought Zoe, “And if I want to go to kitchen, I can take the offramp, behind under the TV stand, and left to the dining area or right to the stairs, WOW”. Zoe remained subdued, but he could not hold her excitement any longer had to share the thought with someone else.

Danny was outside, “Whhof, Whhof” said Zoe. Danny shook his tail. “How is my Gal doing this hot summer, not heading to swimming pools?”

“No, time for that, I think I am into something” Said Zoe, and explained how she could go from any part of the house to the next by taking the space underneath the furniture. Danny was so excited too, could not wait to try it for himself as he rushes home,....

Danny, returns, “I think we are into something big, Zoe” says Danny. I took the under Kitchen table, then from under the round coffee table in sitting room up the offramp, and in no time I was behind the PC Desk. It is fantastic; it always works, no matter which part of the house I start I could get to a different location in no time, by using the space underneath the furniture. “You sure can count me in; I think Timbona, Nana and Amaria are in too, they will always try something new”.

Danny and Zoe, look away towards, the houses on the near horizon, “We could go to Sinbad’s house then from there Kumo and Anthonio’s” interrupted Zoe, “may be, Jasmine, Sandy and Dakota’s”. Zoe remained subdued, “Attention to details, attention to details that is what makes good inventions.” ...