Oh, My!!!

I told you the traffic was bad.  We had to go in town again today.  Well, I didn't have to go, but Darrell suggested I go along and then we could check out some things while the AC in the vehicle was being fixed.  It took us almost an hour to go slightly less than 5 miles--bumper to bumper most of the way.  We were on a 4 lane highway, which means there were 2 lanes of cars going our direction plus motorbikes weaving in and out, going down the middle of the road, going between the 2 lanes we were in, or going along the curb.  They keep moving when cars are stopped or crawling, so it really gets interesting.  Oh, I forgot to tell you that many--most??--motorbikes are used as "taxis" carrying 1 or 2 passengers or 1 passenger and his load.  Today we saw one with the passenger carrying 2 tires between him and the driver!  Getting the picture?!
I also forgot to tell you yesterday that in all this confusion there are relatively few accidents.  Talk about driving defensively!!!  It is amazing!  We laughed several times at things we were seeing.  It really is quite a sight to see.
That being said, we did see an accident today--actually saw it happen.  A man stepped in front of a motorbike that was carrying 3 people.  All 4 people plus the bike ended up on the ground with the things they were carrying flying in all directions.  Thankfully everyone got up and didn't appear to be too badly hurt, but I'm sure they will be sore.
So, please pray for us!  If we're going to get anything done out here, we will have to be on the roads.  Thanks!