Sunday's Story

At 4:20 p.m. we were on the street awaiting our bus to the Kingdom Hall. As mentioned in previous posts, sometimes a bus comes manned not by the driver alone but also a barker who hangs out the door hollering to passersby in an effort to gather passengers.

Today we had a barker. His name is Mancera*. He asked where we wished to get off and we told him, "Muebles & Confort," a furniture store. It's a landmark on the main road. The Hall is directly behind it. He recognized us as JWs and knew we were going to the Hall. He told us he has been studying the Bible with Witnesses. "After all," he said, "You know what is written at Matthew 4:4."

I said, "Just a minute. Let me read it on my cell phone Bible," which I proceeded to do. Our conversation continued about the importance of learning what God's Word says, about the urgency of our times, and the privilege to do what God wants us to do. This was a rather loud exchange, necessary to overcome the rattle-bang of the bus, so all the other bus passengers who sat silently had no difficulty following our conversation.

I didn't want to embarrass him by getting him to pose for a photo on the bus so I discreetly took the photo below when it seemed no one was looking ..

He goes to the same Kingdom Hall we do, but to the Spanish meetings.

Following our high quality meeting - I say that because there are many experienced and mature Witnesses who visit here - Carol and I went for supper at a restaurant we like, 'Tequila and Salsa.' I enjoyed another bowl of Aztec soup! If ever you visit Ixtapa you must not miss out on Aztec soup as served up at the 'Tequila and Salsa.' I've tried it elsewhere. Ixtapa's is light years ahead.

Speaking of food, I post another photo of where we dined last night. It gives a good sense of the tremendous view ...

Later that night, from our condo balcony, we could recognize the lighted pillars of this dining room in the hills across the bay.

Carol commented on the fireworks yesterday and here is a photo of one burst I caught ...

Regarding our bus acquaintance Carol adds: He lived in Chicago for ten years then deported back to Mexico - no legal papers. He is 27 and seems to have a real appreciation for what he is learning. We shook hands when we debarked and said "mucho gusto".

 Take the bus and meet
interesting people.

* names - yadda yadda