Wohoo

Yeaaaah, got internet back at last. The Antenna for our area was having some major issues, so yesterday we went up to the Catholic church (where the antenna'a fixed) to see if we could figure out the problemo. So it has this rickety old ladder (made from scraps of wood) to get up on the roof (at least 3 stories high) and then you have to climb up the roof that is covered in slimy moss to get to the steeple (at least another story high). It wasn't too bad going up but coming back down was tough, and heights don't usually bother me at all, but my heart sure was pumping on this one :). Anyway, we finally got it all sorted out and we're back online which made it all worth while. These last few weeks we've been checking plane tickets, car rentals in England, sorting out dates with friends for speaking/visiting, maps of distances to places... just things you can't use the slow internet cafes for. So needless to say, we're pretty happy.

OK, besides all the travel plans, been busy with the house, finally got the front room painted. Got a bunch of plantain trees pulled up in the garden too. We did find some little snakes in amoungst them (ahhh) and also this wierd looking critter. After checking it out on the web we now know it is a slow worm which is actually a legless lizard, and is good for the garden as it loves slugs, so next time we see one, we won't kill it (you learn something new everyday :D). Giant snails and bunches of other creepy crawlys are also residents here, lots to keep the boys occupied :).

Next week Boot Camp at Teen Missions Cameroon starts. Jake's going to speak Wednesday night at the rally, really looking forward to seeing all the 130 plus kids as well as the American team.