The village sits in a dry valley, surrounded by desert. The muddy paths that served as streets were often difficult to traverse, especially in the rainy season. The houses were made of mud brick and thatch, with small windows and doors. Despite the poverty, people in the village were generally friendly and welcoming. The villagers survived on subsistence farming. They also kept livestock like goats and chickens. You live in this village among all the other villagers, struggling to survive.