Soaring to Singapore - Update #6

It is now Saturday (Friday night in the US) and we are having a little downtime before we fly out tomorrow to visit with friends in the other country. I spoke to the men's bible study this morning, but there were only three of us. We talked about servant-leadership and how it applies in our work and home life. Enriko (Holland) who serves as the youth pastor at Crossroads International Church (Rick Griffith pastors this church) and is also a student at SBC was there as well. (pic to left)

You can click on the pic for a slideshow.

Yesterday (Friday) was sightseeing day so we headed out about 11 AM and spent the entire day sightseeing, shopping, and just hanging out. We started out by visiting the International Community School that Rick and Susan helped start 16 years ago and where their kids all attended. Anyway, here are some of the highlights: (click on the links for a slideshow)

• Eating with chopsticks - I did it!!!
• It is permissible to place your face close to the place to eat.
  
• Visiting a Buddhist and Hindu temples - it is sad that they worship gods that require upkeep.
• Learning about Singapore history at the cultural museum
• Visiting Chinatown and all the shops
• Finding gifts for the fam all in one place!
• Driving on the left side of the road - yikes! It is quite nerve-racking.
• Having fish for both lunch and supper
• Eating less food with chopsticks has caused some weight loss!
• Hot climate - humid and in the 90's
• Visiting the arts center after supper and enjoying the Singaporean skyline

We wrapped up the evening by watching an outdoor performance by an Indian group although we stayed only a short time. It was quite pagan and s-l-o-w as well. Too much for my tired mind and body.

I got a good night's rest last night and we left at 7:30 am to go to the men's bible study. There were only three of us but we still shared the word and had a time of prayer. Afterwards we walked up the street to Mr. Beans where we had an American breakfast.

Rick and I are heading out this afternoon to find a Starbucks to go over our business for next week. The next time I write will be from the other country where we are meeting our friends for business. Please keep us in your prayers as we meet with these folks that the meetings will go well. With great joy, Tye out.