Friday, July 1, 2011

Animal invasion

Invasion: did you see the news of the recent animal happenings? Scorpions in an airplane http://www.straitstimes.com:80/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_686027.html  Jelly fish block a nuclear plant  http://www.straitstimes.com:80/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_686020.html   Turtles shut down JFK airport runway  http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/700169-turtle-invasion-shuts-jfk-runway  Another subtle message from Mother nature?

The strike in Greece has been very disruptive. I wonder if it has ruined our school excursion there. Some 20 professors and students are in Athens on a study tour. Too bad.

Yesterday had a surprise visit from an old friend Chris - a missionary in Algeria. Several of his community have been killed by muslim fanatics in recent years. He's living a very tough and dangerous mission. So we treasured the moment yesterday when we met for dinner and chat. It might be the last time as nobody knows what's in store next. It's amazing how someone facing death everyday has a different philosophy of life; a thankfulness for everything, an appreciation for the smallest things.


My diarrhea has still not stopped. And my left ankle has swelled again. And my right knee is not holding up. Having difficulty in walking as a result - pain and no strength.

A rare scene: Danni actually reading the bible. This is as unusual as the animal invasions.