Here in Sierra Leone, people transport themselves either by foot,
motorcycle or poda (taxi). The podas are late model beat up Mazda mini
vans (not sure how they all got here)....anyway, the original seats are
removed and replaced with benches so they can cram as many people as
possible along with all their worldly possessions. Normal capacity maybe
8? Two in the front and then 3 and 3. They stuff a minimum of 15 people
in them and they are like sardines; all you see are the whites of their
eyes, unless of course you see one or two with half of themselves
hanging out a window. Keep in mind it is hot and muggy here, no air
conditioning, and no deodorant.
Anyway, while driving out to Waterloo twice this past
week-end I took note of the sayings they have decaled on the front of
their hoods - enjoy!
be content
bongo man
marvelous
mother's blessing
man united
God is in control
welcome
be patient, wait for your time
long life, pure water (is this ever the truth)
supernatural restoration
be honest to yourself
lucky move
blessed
fear judgment day
God's blessings
mother
white boy (I have yet to see a white man driving a poda)
time will tell
Material
for journal entries is unending!
More photos:
Members and Conference.
Members of the Waterloo Branch watching conference. The boy on the left is the one who walked/ran 7+ miles to church last week.
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