It has been raining for two days and nights without a stop. There is a strong wind that also brings sand from the beach and creates a very thunderstormy atmosphere. The weather has changed from one extreme to the other. Last week helicopters flew around like crazy carrying huge water bags to the area where the fire threatened to burn of the whole vegetation and now we are close to a big flood! This is really unbelievable. Martin just left for his lectures and I really hope he comes back safely. On our way to George there is the Great Brak River, a broad, meandering river that is on sea level. The houses and streets are nearly on the same level as the river and when it rains a lot, this region floods very quickly. If this happens tonight, Martin won't be able to cross it. This river is also very important to Martins flying, as a matter of fact. Since one can see it so clearly it has been defined as the border of the radio controlled area of the tower of George. So when Martin flies over it he has to report to the tower.
On Tuesday we had our Christmas concert at the playschool. All the girls wore bluish dresses with headscarves and the boys wore brown tunics. The older kids told the bible story "the loaves and the fished", after that they all got up, stood in a circle and sang a few songs. They were really good! The small playschool was packed with parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters! Luckily the rain didn't start jet, even though the sky was pitch black and announced it. So Father Christmas came and gave presents to the kids and sweeties. The families had brought picnics along with them, so we just sat there peacefully for a while.
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