Well, today was a washout. The rain has been steady all day and at times, very heavy. So, we took an hour or two to finish the painting project in the gym, a few did some cleaning in the dining hall and cabins, but the rain has stifled our plans. We had hoped to go to the elementary school in Tarpum Bay during their recess, but they even closed early due to the heavy rains! About half the group went to Berts to buy more machetes and food and some tried to do some kayaking out in the bay (you’re wet anyway, so what’s it matter???), but then there was some thunder and lightning so we had to come back. Of course, we wanted to get more done around the Camp and spend more time with the local children, but God has other things for us. Maybe the class bonding time during these rain delays is exactly what He wanted for us.
I have been very proud of the seniors and how they have entertained themselves without technology. A lot of card-playing and talking and opening coconuts with machetes. We are planning a Kemps tourney tonight and ice cream sundaes after dinner (Kemps will be forced family fun!).
Pray for a break in the rain tomorrow as we hope to go to Tippy’s (a local restaurant) for lunch. Tippy’s is right on the beach (real pink sand!) with some decent snorkelling. So, you can eat, swim, snorkel all at the same place! Pretty cool, but it won’t happen if we have another rainy day like today. If that happens, then we may load up the bus and play tourist at a few spots around the island. Tomorrow night is our final evening together and I have some things planned with the entire group. More on that later.
From a rainy paradise. Eric
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