BE YOURSELF:
This week, I have found greater joy in missionary work by following advice a local leader gave me, "Be yourself on the mission." In the sense that we all have different strengths and weaknesses. My companion and I have very different styles of interacting with others, and I have found I have felt awkward and unsure as I literally tried to copy every habit and mannerism of his. This week, felt a lot happier connecting with others while being myself.
TRANSPORTATION:
In Cote d'Ivoire, probably 90% of the cars on the road are either taxis, or a sort of bus called a "baka." The drivers on the road are nimble, and they drive really fast, and pass other cars with seriously just inches separating the cars. The way you hail a taxi (and also the way that you get anyone's attention in general) is you really aggressively purse your lips and make a kissing noise.
The "bakas" are vans which are a little bigger than a minivan, and you efficiently pack 10-16 people inside. One of the sliding doors to the van is usually open as the "apprenti" is hanging out of the van, making the aggressive kissing noise and calling out to people on the side of the road as the van is driving (to obtain customers). Once the baka has been filled to capacity, you drive for about an hour to your destination, shoulder to shoulder with a lot of new people.
BAPTISMAL SERVICE:
13 converts were baptized this Saturday in our zone's baptismal service. We didn't have enough towels, but what a great problem to have! It was very empowering to see all the converts lined up, waiting their turn, looking over each other's shoulders to see how the ordinance is accomplished.
Love you all,
Elder Evans
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