The first time we saw this street, we thought they were selling electronics and we commented that we would be hesitant to buy a TV off the street. Later we found that they were not selling electronic and appliances but the empty boxes. It just goes to show that there is always a way to make a living off of almost anything. I wonder who buys the used refrigerator boxes? A little further down that same street is the garment/fabric district and the store we go to for fabrics. The scene along the way is hectic with trucks loading and unloading, men moving large bundles of goods by cart, on their backs, or in trucks. It is an amazing thing to watch and since we were stuck in traffic we got to watch for a long time.

07 May 2008 – Wednesday

Since I did not turn off the lights until just after 11 last night, I did not really wake up until about 7:00. That is very unusual. After breakfast we neaten the apartment – we had piles sitting around from the work we did on Sunday – so the cleaning lady did not have to move everything. Then we read from the A&P.

Since I did not go to the gym early, I went at 10. I had a great workout but I had to listen to the exercise aerobic class’s music the whole time. I do not think I could do what they go through. Not only do I not have the stamina for it, I do not have the coordination. I gained a lot of respect for those ladies. When I was done working out, I got in the dry sauna and enjoyed the heat. I think it helped my muscles feel better.

I had called Sam and asked him to come pick us up at 1:00. He came at 11:30 so he could clean the car but first we asked him about their trip to Manila and the temple. They had a great time and the only things that did not go right is that the temple apartments were being renovated and there was no air-conditioning so they blew their budget and went to a hotel. Also they did not care for the food so they ate at McDonalds and other fast food chains. But they loved the temple, met lots of nice people – Sam even was asked to play the piano for Sacrament meeting – and came home exhausted but happy.

After the cleaning lady was through we went to Sogo and stocked up on all the things we have not had for a while. I especially thirsted for their fresh orange juice that I have been out of for a week. We of course then raided BreadTalk and got way too much fattening – but oh so good – things.

Our next stop was the used box area. That is right there is a street that has a dozen little businesses selling used boxes. We need them for packing the things we will leave for the Rebers. We ended up with a dozen good sized boxes for $8.

It is really nice to have Sam back!