Whoopsy

Remember the parable about building on sand? Jesus warned against building our lives on an unsure foundation, comparing it to a house built on sand.

We witnessed a dramatic illustration of that principle while we were in the capital city. Next to the driveway of the apartment where we were staying was a wall. It was on the edge of an embankment approximately 5 feet high which had been roughly reinforced with bricks. On the other side of the wall, a semi truck (lory) was being loaded up with several tons of used clothing, compressed and then wrapped into tight bales.

We aren't exactly sure what happened next, but one thing is sure. The wall, and much of the ground underneath it, gave way. The trailer rolled on it's side and fell the 5 feet unto the driveway below, taking the cab (tractor) with it. A car parked below the wall was instantly compacted to about 3 feet high under the weight of the tipped trailer. Fortunately no one was in it.

The driver was in the cab when it took the plummet. He amazingly walked away unharmed.

We praised God that no one was hurt, then started snapping pictures!

All-Night Concert

Last night we went to a worship concert put on by seven different local churches. It was supposed to start at 6 so we arrived at 6:30. It actually started at 8:25 (I checked the clock) with announcements. But by 8:35 we were on our way.

It was a really neat time of worship and praise. Most of it was in French but just before we quit the party (at 10:30) there were two songs in a local language and the crowd loved it. They had already been dancing, but when these songs started they basically formed a bouncing, churning mosh pit in front of the stage.

We left after the 4th church had presented, and there were still 3 to go. After that they were each supposed to come up a second time. So I'm assuming the concert ended sometime around sunrise, though I haven't seen anyone today who had been there. I would guess they're probably sleeping in!

How much? round 2

How much do you think we paid for this pile of lettuce? You can guess how much we paid for the fresh Basil to if you want, though I'm not sure I remember.