29 May 1999

The last couple of days have been interesting.  We got punted (missionary slang for stood up) from everything on Thursday.  It was really frustrating.  We were about ready to give up and go in early, but decided to find a CSP (Community Service Project) for Friday instead.  We went to the basketball/volleyball court in Bilwang, found the people in charge (we had met them before), and asked if they needed us to referee.  They needed us right away, so we reffed girls volleyball for two and a half hours.  We went back last night and did it again.  It was pretty cool.  We hung out with everybody for a while after it was done having a huge BRT (build a relationship of trust) session.  I don't think many people in that area will call us "Joe" anymore.

We bought some cool cowboy hats made out of the thin wood from the top of coconut trees.

This picture, in which we're absolutely drenched in sweat, was taken after climbing the mountain I mention on 2 June 1999.