Fishy Fishy Cross My Wadah

Last night we went out and played basketball with a few of the kids we give lessons to. One of the boys that had invited us, dragged us through a "shortcut" in the bush (which may or may not have been a shortcut at all). Once we got there, we realized he didn't have a basketball. He led us on a wild goosechase around the town in search for one- and was finally successful. In the middle of our game, the visiting missionaries decided to introduce themselves. While we were talking, some of the boys we were playing with decided to go fishing and left us there. It was just as well, since we were both really tired.

This morning was beautiful and sunny, and the water had finally calmed down a bit! Finally! Our first lesson was a lot of fun. After going over everything we had learned this week, we played a few games; Diving for a foil covered rock, Dribble, dribble, splash (like duck, duck, goose), Marco Polo, and Sharks and Minnows. They seemed to have a lot of fun. Towards the end of their lesson though, the skies got dark again and the waves got much more rough. The next lesson had two little boys who aren't too confident in the water, so nature couldn't have had worse timing! Their Father/Uncle stayed with us while we tried to teach them how to float, but the water was just too rough. There were a few times where we ended up getting tossed up against the rocks. As soon as that lesson ended though, the skies cleared and it was beautiful again! I thought that the weather in the Bahamas wouldn't be as unpredictable as New England! Oh well...

I really feel as though I should tell you the lizard that just ran out on the porch is definitely dancing to the reggae music that is blasting from across the street. Hilarious! Now all I can hear is the clucking of chicken, crowing of a rooster, a morning dove (?), and a barking dog. I think I should look around for a partridge in a pear tree and I think we'd be covered!

Ana and I came back and made oatmeal and tried frying up some plantains. They were pretty tasty, but we definitely need to perfect them. After a short lunch, we decided to have the next group of kids stay and draw pictures with us at the house since the water was too rough. We had a semi-chaotic afternoon between lessons and arts and crafts, but overall, I'd say it was pretty successful!

We have a little stalker named Takio. He comes by the house a few times a day asking for cookies, water, and begging to play basketball. He is cute, but he is a little trouble maker! He actually broke our table yesterday while he was trying to spy on us. I spent the first part of his lesson today, digging a piece of glass out of his foot; and then he wouldn't get in the water!

He accompanied us over to the store and we found lettuce and decided to splurge on our 7lb can of refried beans! I wonder if we'll ever get sick of them... We'll see!


Tonight, we are thinking about going over to Elvina's for some live entertainment- that is; unless we fall asleep first!