Good news today - we are confirmed on the Ethiopian flight leaving at 8:00 am Tuesday morning. We are to be at the airport at 5 am. In order to reach the airport we need to leave Monrovia at least by 3:30 am. Yikes! While at O.Z.'s this afternoon she suggested we spend the night at the Farmington Hotel at the airport. Sounded like a good idea to us. At least we don't have to get up quite so early.
Trying to find the Airline office this morning proved to be daunting adventure. We stopped at two different airlines and a travel agency before finding the location. It is interesting doing a U-turn on a major roadway in the midst of Saturday morning traffic. Somehow Jeff managed and we made it.
We went on out the family home - it took almost 2 hours to reach there this morning the traffic was so bad. It was delightful to visit with Adolphus the oldest son, for awhile before going over to OZ's and Jeff's home for a meal. Fufu and soup was the order of the day for Timothy and I had rice and soup. She had also fixed a delicious salad of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion and carrots. I really enjoyed it. In addition there was fresh fruit - papaya, mango, and bananas. We shared with the grandchildren and it was enjoyed by all.
The sun was so hot, and the air so quiet that is was incredibly warm today. The temperature was 89 degrees and an added heat index. We went outside for a bit to at least have some air moving. Little Adolphus the Great grandson was having such a good time playing football. He can really kick and wanted to play a game with grandma. We played for about 15 minutes before I was worn out. Just too old for football anymore.
His mother, Sarah, was getting her nails cleaned and was going to plat her hair. She asked me to do it. Everyone had a great laugh because I have not mastered the art yet. Someday I will be able to if I can practice long enough. Friends and neighbors stopped by to say hello.
When it came time to leave, O.Z. had to bring back to the hotel. The traffic was crazy and at one point there were 5 lanes of cars moving where there should only have been two lanes. I would not have the nerves to do it. The children and I were in the back seat and my assignment was to keep them occupied while their mother was driving. We arrived at the hotel safely. The children saw my stash of M&M's and of course, needed some. It gave me an opportunity to spoil them a bit.
Cool showers, a light snack, a cold bottle of water and we are set for the evening.
Sleep will come easily tonight.
Peace and joy,
Anne
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