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Оглавление“Man has landed on the moon,” we were told.
From the Çayhane inmates the response was an uncomprehending silence.
“The Americans have landed a man on the moon. It’s just been announced on ‘Voice of America.’ One small step for man, one giant step for mankind! That kind of thing?”
In that we must have all looked suitably blank, the messenger continued.
“Isn’t that kinda great? Man on the moon, I mean. We’ve done it. The US has done it.”
Still nothing. The disillusioned alien turned on their heel and went back to their own universe.
“Ne diyor, Deyvit?” “What are they saying?” was the puzzled question.
I did my best to explain.
“Ayda adam var!” “There’s a man on the moon.”
“Ne?” “What?” came the disbelieving response.
“Ayda bir Amerikan oturuyor …şimdilik.” “There’s an American sitting on the moon … right now.”
“Ne? Sen dangalaksin, Deyvit?” “What? Are you some kind of idiot David?”
I went outside the Çayhane onto the beach and, pointing up at the moon, I said in a loud, rather exasperated voice:
“Bak! Ayda adam duruyor.” “Look, there’s a man standing on the moon.”
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