Daring water rescue.flv

There is some type of tropical depression that is hovering over Barbados right now.  We had rain ALL last week and this weekend - and it is still raining today!  Actually, Gary called this morning, after he had arrived at work - stating that the schools are closed today because of this rain.  That might sound unusual to someone who lives in the United States, but it makes perfect sense to me.  This island has a big, serious problem right now with their drainage systems.  So, there are lots of places where people's cars get stalled out.

I am very conscious of other people that are either walking or standing by the side of the roads now - especially right after a rain or while it is raining.  What I mean by that is that there are many, many people that walk on the streets here and many, many people have to wait at bus stands for the next bus.  Lots of these bus stands are right by the road and of course the sidewalks are.  So, if you drive by there and do not move to the center of the road - they will get splashed or worse yet - soaked.  Of course, with everyone trying to dodge all the water puddles in the roads, the traffic slows down considerably - sometimes to a halt!

I wish I knew more people on the island - because I would gladly stop and offer a ride to the people, if I knew them.