Bunkered down - checking "crack' network - feeling crook!

Hi folks.
Yes, bunkered down here in rural Holland (well outside Amsterdam). Snow at the door, heater on, hot cuppa and Chris has gone shopping with Terry. A quick blog from me.

Yes, we are grateful to have arrived safely here, given the European weather of late!

Chris told me I needed to be careful with this entry...sensitive audience & all that. But she's gone shopping...so here I am!

We were laughing earlier this morning as we read the "crack trial" report of one new, but very determined manufacturer back there in the Mt Evelyn environs. There have been a number of busts in that area in recent years (that we are aware of )....so beware Fiona H! Your blog comments are probably traceable given our recent big brother experiences....

Very amusing...watch for odd behaviour from the dog!...and "stick" with it. Looking forward to the genuine article when we return.

Chris & I have both been crook. Chris picked up something in Rome & it developed in London...several days in bed. She's now on the mend , but I 've succumbed. since arriving here...sore throat, cold, flu thing....

This is a wonderful place for us to rest. In an earlier life these very buildings had served as a "Leprosorium", when Holland was the colonial power in Indonesia. Lepers were brought here to be cared for. Now as a YWAM centre for Discipleship & Training, (since 1975), the ministry continues. YWAM has about 1000 centres in approx 145 countries across the world (16-20,000 staff!). We feel very blessed by these generous folk.

Chris is now on the mend (thus the shopping) & to her delight she can taste & smell things....I'm still mending!

Please remember us in prayer, as we prepare for the final Thailand chapters of our adventure later this week. Firstly, Chaing Mai with Ongard & Aim's family & then Chaing Rai with Pastor Simon McKenzie & a young Lutheran mission team from Sydney. Then home on the 15th...God willing!



The "Vicks tent"-Chris's mum Rita would be proud!



David & various remedies