Last Monday was one of those days when the weather was kind to the market vendors who ply their trade on the expanse of tarmac opposite Bourda Market, spanning the space between Robb Street and North Road.
Bourda Green, as it is called, is the lowest spot in the vicinity of the market and a brisk downpour can easily precipitate flooding. When Bourda Green floods the vendors must relocate to higher ground somewhere on the perimeter, if they can find space. Otherwise, they must wait for the floodwaters to recede before they can begin trading again.
The vermin that customarily dwell on the ground take refuge in their stalls during the floods. Some of them shift their
