Sunday night was Tammy's last night in Liberia and on her "list of things to do" was to stay the night off the ship. She invited me, Jodi, and Amelia to stay at a guest house at ELWA Beach. Amelia (from Germany) is experienced with staying off the ship. She is very adventureous and it was great getting to know her as I had not officially met her before.
It was an adventure in itself trying to catch a cab to get there. But that is a story for another time. We had the house to ourselves which was nice, but also just a little scary. There was a group of 8 people from Colorado staying in a guest house just down the road. These houses are usually rented out by missionary groups. We sat around and talked, played some cards, then went to bed.
We got up by 6 I think it was, and went out to the beach to catch the sunrise. Realizing we weren't going to see it over the water being on the west coast we collectively decided to go back to bed. We got up by 8:30 and enjoyed the fresh breakfast rolls and tea and coffee provided. We then had a quick swim in the ocean even though it was raining, and then headed back to the ship.
It was an absolutely beautiful morning despite the rain. It was quiet, peaceful, and serene by the beach. I didn't realize how busy and chaotic it can be at times living on the ship.
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Hey Lynnel,
Glad you were able to experience the serenity of life by the seaside. Matt and I get to experience this as well--with our noise machine. There's the option for listening to a waterfall, a "summer night" of cricket sounds, and the ocean, complete with seagulls. Somehow I imagine the real thing is much, much better...although I've joked to Matt that someday, when we're both in a nursing home, we'll reminicse about living by the ocean.
The noise machine is for blocking the sounds of the city, by the way, which can intensify during the warm months.
Love,
Becky
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