Day 24-February 3rd, 2012

Day 24, Friday, February 3rd, 2012.

So today was a pretty normal day. I went out in service with Yorle. No one with a car showed up, so it was us two, Albin, and the Neals. We walked of course, to the territory. But the Neals were planning to go to Rio Sereno so they left a little after we got there, to go wait for the bus. We did a couple houses and ended service about 12. On our way back up the road, we found the Neals. The bus STILL hadn't passed. We talked to them for a minute and they decided to walk back with us. And THEN the bus came. So they got on and we kept going… We stopped at Micah's store and she asked Yorle if she could come take care of the store tomorrow morning, so that Micah could go in service. Yorle didn't want to do it alone, so now tomorrow I will be there with Yorle from the morning until around 1. Then we go back home. Before the plan was that we would come back home and around 3 or 4 a brother would come by the house and pick us up for the party in Volcan then we would go with him. Spend a night in Volcan and then on Sunday they would go do their thing in Volcan and I would go hang out and watch the Superbowl. But the plans changed with the ever-so-tiresome new developments of the road being closed. See this is how everything has worked out with this whole road closing thing. The President promised the indigenous people here that they would not dynamite the mines that had gold and silver in them. Because that is the property of the indigenous. Well, like a good politician he was shaking hands with them on his right and sign papers to allow the workers to begin dynamite-ing the mines with the left. {Movie Quote: "I'm a politician, which means if I'm not kissin babies. I'm stealin their lollipops!"} Well when the indigenous saw these new workers coming into their territory with machines and explosives they were like 'And what about your promises?!' So they decided to wait until all the workers went home for the night. And by the morning the indigenous had completely blocked the main road. Which just so happens to be the freeway that EVERYONE uses for EVERYTHING! They have vowed to not move it until the president makes a compromise for them. This was smart on their part because it is literally the road that everyone uses all the time. For everything! What I mean by that is…. The State/Province of Chiriqui (where i am) is responsible for planting, growing, selling, and sending 80% of the countries beans,rice,tomatoes,lettuce,cabbage,corn, etc. 80% of the countries food supply comes form Chiriqui. But in order to get from Chiriqui to the city and the distribution centers it has to go through this road, which is now blocked off by the indigenous. So does the livestock for farming and eating. And from the other end, the gasoline for this part of Panama has to cross through to get back here. Well the last time the president didn't comply with one of his promises the indigenous people closed the road for 3 days, then they made a compromise. Well, its been 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 days. Tomorrow will be 6. Problem Numbero Un! There are no people coming in and out. Problem Numbero Duuu!! If people aren't allowed to leave, they can't get food. Which means those their have now been without a proper meal for 5 days!!! Problem Numbero Twaaa! If nothing can get through, in or out. That means the gasoline trucks can't come anywhere here to load the gas stations, meaning as soon as the gas runs out in these brothers trucks and SUVs thats it, until they get this all fixed! Bicycles and walking is becoming the new way of travel. No Cars equals no territories that are farther out then San Antonio, Monte Lirio, and Campo Alegre. You see the problem? PLUS!! If their is no gasoline. the busses will stop meaning… If there are no busses coming back from Volcan, how will I get back to Monte Lirio? …The Superbowl is in Volcan, so I AM going there. Its just a matter of coming back, that is the problem. Problem number 4! There is a couple from Mexico that was supposed to be here in January. Well they are also stuck behind this now monstrosity of a problem. Also, Yaleka was supposed to leave today and be back home tonight. Well, until they get this settled she can't go back home, the brother can't get to their assignment, the Neals bag won't get here, I will be stuck in Volcan. So…Señor Presidente! What are you going to do about this?! Tomorrow is Day 6 of this adventure, if they can't come to an agreement by the night tomorrow. The busses will stop once they run out of gas. The brothers will again be having to wait another day, Yaleka will also have to wait another day, as will the Neals for their bag, and I might have to walk back from Volcan. or live there for a few days Ha! :) We will know by tomorrow afternoon, night at the most whats going to happen. And how everything worked out. As soon as the president makes a deal with them, even if he doesn't actually plan on fulfilling it, they will be happy. And they will open the roads. But the President is also afraid to come here in case you know by some strange happening they are ENRAGED seeing as this is the second time he has lied to them… We will see tomorrow. Its 10 P.M. and I am out for the night! I have to be READY TO LEAVE at 7 on the dot tomorrow morning! And I am super tired since the beginning of not only this but also last week. :( My legs aren't swollen or hurting anymore! YAY!! They are only now scarred and somewhat gross looking. But whatever. There just happens to be a GINORMOUS bug buzzing around my light… I am really glad that I have a bed net. Only problem is I have to get out of my bed net to turn my light off. LAME!! Anyways, thats it for tonight. Goodnight Day 24!