Just Another Day in Paradise!!!!

We still don't have Internet. We were informed this morning by the company that it may take a month. I'm at the coffee place in the mall again, but this time I'm drinking some type of berry tea. It's not as bad as the coffee I had last time, so I'm thankful.

Things aren't going so smoothly. Here's an example of a day in paradise. Last Sunday we attended "a gathering of the body" that some friends recommended. Next thing we knew people were convulsing and falling out on the floor all around us. They were pointing people out of the crowd to get freed from the devil's stronghold and to receive joy. After 2hrs of watching in shock and from fear of being called forward, my friend and I bolted.

We left to met up with some friends and when met our crazy auto rickshaw driver. We jumped in the auto, then while it was moving got out b/c he wanted to charge us a crazy amount. This persistent driver followed us down the road a good bit. Finally we stopped walking when we reached a crowd of people and I screamed "No" and started shaking my head. I was laughing and so were the locals watching me. Eventually we gave in and got in his auto, but at a lower price. The thing is we think we're getting a deal when they lower from their original price, but we're still getting robbed compared to everyone else.

Anyways, a few miles down the road this happened:

We had a blow-out. It sounded like we were getting shot. I looked and realized there was no blood on me or my friend, so then I started laughing. The auto driver stopped someone to help him change the tire. Instead of using a jack his friend just tilted the auto. I thought it was going to tip over. That would have been funny.

Well this is our solution to all of the issues with using autos:

A Scooter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know it's scary and my parents are finding out about it just like you are. Sorry guys. I do have a helmet to wear, but I didn't wear it in this photo op. It's so much fun. I haven't ventured out far b/c I'm scared. I've got the neighborhood down pat. Our neighbors absolutely think we're insane.

Speaking about paradise, I've got to go. I was just informed our electricity is out again and I need to be back at the flat. No electricity is not that big of a deal, last week at around 3am water in my partner's bathroom spewed everywhere. Literally a pipe fell out of the wall. That's fixed now. The best part about that is plumbers here give an extra gift with their services. It's really sweet and cheap. They don't wear deodorant, so as a gift they let their delightful aroma fill and linger in your room. It's better than having a Glade Plug-In. Plumbers in America should try it.

I apologize for not responding to many emails. I'll promise once I get internet for more than 30min. at a time, I'll respond. Thanks for your support and prayers.