Sloshing

Last Saturday we decided to have an adventure in spite of the drizzle, so we grabbed our ponchos and umbrellas and hopped on a bus downtown. Our first stop was a big park near the school where Dave will be taking language classes. Rainy season doesn’t slow people down here--folks were out in the paddle boats on the lake and vendors were still selling their food and goods. For a brief moment I felt like I was at home when we passed by the boiled peanut stand! We got Caleb a snake woven from bamboo leaves, and he enjoyed (a little too much!) poking it out at people from under the poncho cover. =) Lunch was a nice treat--sweet and sour squirrel fish has become one of our favorite dishes here. Then we were off for more exploring, until a torrential downpour hit and Dave and I were thoroughly soaked from the knees down--and somewhat damp from the knees up! Thankfully the kids stayed dry beneath their poncho stroller cover. We were conveniently near the Dona Donuts--the Asian equivalent of Duncan Doughnuts--when the storm hit, so we were able to dry off a bit while enjoying a sweet treat. On our way back, we found that the sidewalk had become a full-blown pond, which Caleb loved, of course. We had a great time out, but were glad to get back home out of the wet, and have definitely gained a new appreciation for dry shoes and socks!