400 Lbs of Flour

After turning back due to heavy rain yesterday we were anxious to see
what the weather would be like this morning.  The skies were clear
first thing so we decided to head out while we could.
After a quick stop at the Infant School in Anse La Raye we headed
south to Anse La Verdure.  Despite the heavy rains yesterday, the
roads did not seem much worse and the river at Anse Gallet had been
opened up.  There was, however, heavy much covering the roadway and we
could not be sure when we crossed the bridge.  Once safely on the
other side we had an uneventful trip to the village.
We dropped off the 4 bags of flour at Simon's shop, visited with
several folks we had not seen on our first trip, took some video of
the water in the wash house, then headed down the driveway with Sandra
to check on the house.  We were so glad to see that everything was
fine and the view was as beautiful as ever.  As we opened up to air
the house, we also opened up the head tank to allow water to refill
the lower tanks.
I managed to take time to cut a few weeds in the main garden and Gail
and Sandra did some mopping.  We also found that termites had
seriously damaged one of the fooseball tables that had been stored
under the stairs and it had to be thrown away.
As we were just beginning to fill the jugs and water bottles to take
back up to the village Aunt Pat called with news that it was raining
heavily in Castries.  We were already watching dark clouds approaching
from the north so we packed up quickly.  Before we reached the top of
the driveway it was raining very heavily so we reluctantly left to
begin the drive back.
We were amazed how quickly the waterfalls began to spill on to the
road and the muddy water started to fill the ditches.  We were very
relieved once we were safely through Anse Gallet again but the rain
continued all the way to Castries making for a difficult drive.
I am going to return the jeep tomorrow but hope to be able to get down
island again next week if the weather dries up.  Unfortunately, the
weather forcast is for more rain, heavy at times.
Please pray for dry weather as the island and the people cannot take
much more in the low lying areas.  The capital was flooded again for
the 2nd day disrupting business.  The economy of the island is
reeling.  Any more disruptions will make recovery even more difficult.
Blessings to all
Auntie Shel