July 21

Hurrah I am finally caught up!

Had a lazy morning.  We laid in bed planning until 7:30.  Then I washed.  I have a funny story about the washing machine.  Remember when I said that our machine started to make noises when it was turned off and the electrical switch was off?  Well, the landlady had a repairman come in to see what the deal was.  He took the machine apart and while he was off getting a part, the cleaning lady and I heard the noise again.  We went in to investigate.  There was the washing machine laying in pieces all over the floor.  She was perplexed.  I was amazed.  Then the landlady's mother came in and listened.  She said that the noise was the solar water heater on the roof over, you guessed it, our laundry/bathroom.  The noise happens when anyone is using the hot water.  Both the cleaning lady and I laughed until tears came.  I don't think the landlady's mother thought it was very funny.  I do have to say that my washing machine is working much better.  It doesn't sound like it is going to expire every time it changes cycles.  We have bought a little gift for the landlady and her mother.

Spent some time today at the seawall just outside of town.  It has rained off and on all day, but for a while it cleared so we sat and watched a rugby match at the national rugby stadium (I love watching rugby almost as much as I love American football) and then we walked along the wall.  It is so lovely to be here.  I am waiting for some kind of hard adjustment to happen.  So far it just has not.

Tomorrow they are splitting the ward.  It will become one Fijian speaking and one English speaking ward.  People in the ward can choose which they want to attend.  The boundaries will not change.  I can understand wanting to worship in my native language.  It will be interesting.