The rainy season arrived earlier than the pattern summarized by Robinson in the book.
Starting from August 11, the frequency of rainfall increased steadily.
The platform at the doorstep, once wet, never dried again.
According to his plan, Chen Zhou stayed in the cave dwelling, seldom going out unless necessary.
Being a "caveman" wasn't as boring as he had imagined.
In fact, freed from outdoor labor, he found more pleasure in having the time to observe the animals at home.
After all, life isn't lacking in beauty, only the eyes to discover it.
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On around June 20, Tizi became pregnant, and by August 14, her belly was quite pronounced, and her movements were no longer as agile as before pregnancy.
She became increasingly lethargic, with a decreasing frequency of hunting trips, often lying on her side by the kitchen stove, resting with her eyes half-closed.
