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It's been a long

It's been a long day, but I want to write a few things before it's all over. I ran Dustin and Tay over to school in the Dell's truck, taking with us the toothpick model of a southern plantation which Dustin had spend hours working on this past week. I then returned the truck before riding my bike to the hangar.

Before 10 AM I was on my way to Makuma. I was flying in a plane with wheels, doors, and a seat, unlike this one. Dave stopped in Makuma long enough to drop me off, then continued on his way. The rest of my day was spent setting up the radio e-mail server, running it through some tests, and completing the documentation. Lunch was with the Hedlunds and included some jungle foods and a soup with mystery meat. No ants this time.

Getting home was another story. By 5 PM I was standing out at the runway, very much alone. Glen, Jeanie, and Norma were praying at the Turner's house, and Jim was trying to salvage his day and get something done. I strained to hear a plane, but it was quiet, and to the northwest, in the direction of Shell, were big black clouds. Then, just before 5:10, I thought I heard a plane. The noise quickly faded out, and I started mentally getting ready for a night in Makuma. It wouldn't be that bad. I had my toothbrush, good company, and a good book. Slowly, the noise I had heard increased, and I realized it was a Cessna 206, skimming over the jungle. Dave quickly landed, loaded a few bags and two passengers, and we were off. The weather in Shell was bad, and I doubted we'd make it without having to spend the night in Makuma. After a 24 minute flight, we arrived in Shell at 5:50 PM. It was quickly getting dark, and the street lights were beginning to flicker on. I grabbed my bike and pedaled home to spend the evening with my family. Just another day in the office.