Forward momentum

Several times on these pages I have made mention of the Quelimane phenomenon of bike taxis.  They are everywhere here and one of our most-prayed-for things is to not run over one in our truck.  Bike taxis are the young missionary's most common means of transport.  They cost between 20 and 50 cents depending on how far you are trying to go.  I have always intended to take a ride on one some time, but a year in Quelimane had passed without taking the opportunity.  Well, our mission president, President Kretly, is in town (more on his visit later) and finding ourselves on foot and a distance from home, he decided that he wanted to give the bike taxi concept a try.  They do not defy the laws of physics--so there are a few challenges for a skinny 120 lb. guy on rough roads to lug a 220 lb. guy around.  But once they get up some speed, it is pretty smooth sailing.  We arrived at our destination intact and enlightened.