More from my journal entry on Saturday, July 9:
On our way to dinner that first night, Joelle pulled Serenity and I aside to let us know some new information that had come up in their leader's meeting. Apparently on Monday, the whole country was going to go on strike! That meant that we would not be able to leave the camp that day - and a huge change of plans. They don't feel that it will be safe, as there could be rioting - they could stop our buses, etc. (They are doing all of this in protest of their government). So, this change of plans means no day off. No beach, no markets, etc. This was a really tough decision to make just minutes after arriving. So Joelle, just wanted some prayer - understandably. After everything was said and done, that is obviously what we decided to do. After all, that is why we are here.
Kitchen and Dining Hall building.
Dinner that night:
Rice with corn, pork (?) and the occasional crunchy thing in it :P
Broccoli and Cauliflower in some sort of white cream sauce
Some type of fried cornbread
And a roll.
The food was ok, I didn't love it. But as long as it stays similar or gets better - I'll survive. Plan B: Granola Bars - lots of them.
We had a quick orientation after dinner, where the entire group learned about our new (and still tentative) schedule. I mean really - how do they know this 'strike' will only occur on Monday? Won't people still hate their government on Tuesday?! So, we'll see how this goes.
Schedule thus far:
Sunday - home visits, church
Monday - Camp Day: team building exercises, learn more about the culture, worship night
Rest of the week - Kid's Club and Construction :)
View of the mountains from our camp.
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