On the road, a steady stream of people walked in and out of Thecity at the gate where the Ferris wheels turned rhythmically to the sound of unfamiliar music. A group of women riding the Ferris wheel waved to the water women and Clara as the boat slid into Thecity.

"We only go as far as the water slide", the water taxi women told her. "But we will tell you how to find the hostel."