So far so good on the Liberian election. Went as an unofficial observer and things were quite peaceful and cheerful. People came out in their best clothes. It was nice to see middle aged and elderly Liberians, since on the street you mostly see young people and children. So far it looks like "Ma Ellen" will win, but no official results yet. We make prayers every day at the end of yoga class for a peaceful result, and have lots of conversations about why some people/countries learn lessons from tragedy and others tend to repeat it. Hopefully Liberia went through enough pain and is ready to keep moving in the direction of peace and recovery. The three Fellows in the house who voted all have the dark ink stain on their index finger indicated that they did so. This was the first time they were able to vote in their own country, since during the 2005 election they were in a refugee camp in Ghana. I learned today that their family went to the US Embassy in Monrovia seeking help and were flown out of Liberia, to that camp where they then all grew up. The oldest child was 5 when they fled Liberia.
Had an early dinner tonight and Nik and I went for an evening stroll on the beach. The sky was pink and grey and both colors were reflected in the water. The Strongheart dogs, Bingo and Blackie, chased the crabs running in to the water. There was a light rain, and bait fisherman were pushing off in their canoes for some night time fishing.
Until next time,
Rachel
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