Oops!

You wouldn’t believe what happened yesterday. Leland turned on the camera while we were in route to Panama Canal, and the camera said battery expired. Then, we went on a hot search for a disposable camera. After looking at a couple of places, we found a place that had some. Leland went into the store using his English and sign language. They told him “No, nada.” Marcus, our driver, couldn’t believe they didn’t have a disposable camera, so he went in and asked. Using his Spanish, he was able to come up with some cameras.  Now, we can’t find a place to develop the film. If we don’t do it here, we can at home. Friday, there was a small storm here. I don’t know how much rain there was though. It rained yesterday afternoon too. A pattern may be developing. This is the rainy season here. They say that May-August is rainy.

At the hotel, in the morning, when we go to breakfast, two waitresses walk up to us and one always says “Good morning, Senor Scott”, the other says “Good morning, Senor Hahstings”. They always say, “Good morning, Mrs. Sarah”, to me. They are very sweet and pretty girls.  I’ll always remember Alisa and Ruth.

Yesterday, as we were talking to Marcus, our driver, the conversation turned to my improvement. I told him that a lot of people were praying for me at home. He said, “Well, I’ll pray for you too. I pray.” I asked him who he prays to. He says, “To God. There is only one God”. I asked him if he was the God who sent his son to the earth to save His people from their sins? He said, “Yep, that’s the One.” Leland and I said good-bye as we entered the elevator.

I will post some pictures that show some of the crazy driving around here. There is lots of honking and defensive driving if you plan to be out without a wreck.

The drivers in all of these pictures seem to be going anywhere and everywhere. We found it very entertaining to see the cars work around each other. Notice the limousine in the last photo trying to park. He succeeded!

Leland and Sarah their best.