Reaching my destination - Mongu

Adventures continue to abound.  Not adventures for the indulged or whiners! Not adventures for the faint of heart but for those who choose to live in the moment and take in the sights, sounds, smells and textures of what is around you.

My entry into Mongu (means pumpkins) kicked the adventure into high geer.  No hotel room!  We were exhausted and hungry and dirty and just plain ready to drop into a bed.  Our rooms had been given away (sold) to someone who probably came with cash and a good story.  5 rooms gone, potentially 9 for the rest of those coming in and out this week.  

Amazingly, a calm overroad all of the other emotions and as we waited I pondered the pluses vs the obvious minuses.  The night was beautiful, the stars magnificent.  The weather, Zambian winter, perfect.  No snow, no rain, no thunder, no lightening, no wind was where I started.  Next, I knew that there are a ton of churches with in walking distance that could be opened up to us for a rest on a bench.  Not my choice of beds but better than a mat on the ground. I have no idea where I would have found a mat.  

A short two hours later we were driven to a remote (new) hotel. As we entered our new abode the power went down (normal occurance here) and we had to scramble for light, IPhone lights were used  to locate our flash lights to locate our bed, etc.  Fortunately the power was down just for a short time.  Fortunately, because when the lights came on, our roommate a very LARGE spider made himself known.  Large like bigger than a 50 cent coin!  A noble driver smashed him for me. I chose to ignore the fact as I dropped into a very nice bed that he probably had a family.  

Morning broke through and we were uncertain where we would be sleeping last evening.  We were taken to place for our breakfast. Options for breakfast are: Eggs in three forms, boiled, fried or an omlette.  Baked beans and sausage come next with white toast, no butter or spread but a jam of sorts. Macaroni salad was a new introduction this year. My guess is that they did not have the normal fill up the plate stuff so they used what they had.  Powdered/instant coffee, Tang, tea or soft drinks were/are our beverage choices. Water of course is available.    We languished over breakfast about 4 hours while we awaited our next place of rest.   The morning ended well, we are back at the Dolphin Lodge for the duration of our stay!

The adventure continued with our visit to the King.  I will describe that in my next blog for it could be a book chapter in itself.

It is Sunday a.m. and we are about to head to church. Don was asked to preach when we got here so he will do so via an interpreter.  We are eager to worship with the Zambian followers of Jesus.  Our worship styles are different and always interesting to me.  We love and serve the same Lord.

So I end this blog and want to get posted before the power shuts off again and I am beckoned to leave.

I encourage you the reader to slow down, yes slow down and observe your surroundings and your life.  You are among the blessed of the world.