Week 18 has been a different sort of week here in CapeVerde. We have had a lot of illness among the Elders and Sisters which has slowed the work some what. Seems a bad viral intestinal bug is floating around. Sister Waller started on Wednesday and was pretty much down till Saturday. I started yesterday but seem to be recovering faster. It is nice to have some good ole Imodium around.
Monday was spent in District meeting followed by lunch with a few of the Elders and Sisters V&B. It wasn’t too bad, they chowed down on chicken and potatoes and Sister Waller and I tuna fillet. It all tasted good but who knows it could have been the source of the dreaded bug. We aren’t sure the ice in the glasses was filtered water, although the waitress assured us it was indeed filtered. That evening we visit Emilia and her mother teaching a short lesson. I think they understood my story, although at times there was this far away look in their eyes.
Local art work on the walls, note the afro haircuts!
Tuesday was spent on exchange with the Elders. They are supposed to have a planning meeting where they determine teaching appointments etc. I can’t understand why they schedule one appointment on this side of the mountain and the next on the opposite side. They walk me to death. President thinks it is a way to kill time, but they have appointments and are generally late.
Wednesday started our down time with illness, not much can be done when you can’t leave the friendly bathroom. I did get a lot of reading done. On Wednesday we visited an old folk’s home. There were 7 people living in this small compound. Each had their own room; there was a common courtyard with no roof, kitchen, bathroom and small dinning room. You either stay in your room or can sit out in the sun. We are working to see if we can get an awning for the courtyard for shape. While there we meet Pedro, a very spry 91 year old, who spoke fairly good English. They were all very interested in talking and visiting, I am sure they get very few visitors. We plan on set up a date for the Elders and Sisters to sing and visit in the future. 
Pedro standing in the door to his room
President & Sister Tolman arrived for the weekend and Zone Conference tomorrow. It is nice to have them back in town. By today our stomachs had settled down somewhat, at least enough that we could enjoy a delicious Sunday dinner; meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, and salad; Topped off with angel food cake and chocolate ice cream.
Balancing act played out everyday here in Mindelo!
Well tchau for this week. Write and fill us in on the news. We enjoy just hearing the routine stuff.
Love to all,
E/ S Waller, Mom & Dad, Bama & Bampa
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