IT WAS HOT

Today was the hottest day since I've been here. I have no idea what the temp was but it was hot in the sun. There was almost no breeze so that made it feel warmer.

I had to go into French Harbor again today. I needed some lumber, some gas, some silicone and a few other items. It was a 3 hours journey. It takes about 30 minutes to the paved road from here. The dirt road is actually in pretty good condition in many places but in other it is very slow going. One spot has a huge rock in the middle of the road that would hit the bottom of the truck so you have to go on either side. One place has a mud hole that looks pretty deep. It hasn't dried out since I've been here. Yet another place has worn down on one side to the point that some cars have slid off the road into the raven. Many places have large pieces of gravel all over the road making it extremely bumpy. You can't be in a hurry.

There are actually a few things along the road. There is a soccer field, two churches, a school, 3 island restaurants (locals), the clinic and a large gravel pit operation. There are a few turn off dirt roads also to Punta Blanca, Punta Gorda and Camp Bay as well as the Jelly Farm. I've not been to any of these places yet. Some of my staff walks all the way from Oak Ridge which is at least an hour walk. They usually find someone that gives them a lift at least part way.

Over time I'll have lots more to say about the culture and people. Right now I'm still learning but believe me for a small island there are lots of cultural problems and differences. To me it's a serious problem but you just have to deal with it and learn to accept it even if you don't think it's right.

I'm sorry there haven't been any pictures yet but I just don't have time.