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Winter 2015

Family

Old houses in the countryside

Before coming to Canada, I lived in my mother’s house. It was built by my grandparents with adobe, a traditional material in my country. The house has a large yard with many plants and a big lemon tree that gives delicious fruit. It is my favorite place because it brings me many beautiful memories from my childhood.

The house has a kitchen, a living room, a dining room, three bedrooms, and one bathroom. It is very old, so it needs many repairs, especially on the roof and the walls. Even though it is not modern, I love this house very much because it represents my family's hard work and history.