Flashback

This morning, a gray sloppy December with puddles, salt and grit, I saw a gentleman drive by in a spotless burgundy colored car.  And memory returned of travel in Tanzania with lots of red soil, muddy rutted roads and yet the cars we traveled in were spotless. 

Drivers in the Southern Diocese were trained at a driving school in Dar es Salaam.  They were always well groomed and kept the cars spotless.  Upon arrival the driver and car would almost disappear with  mud spattered filthy  wheels.  When the Land Rover reappeared the car was clean and even the tires were spotless!  I soon learned Martin, Jacob or Jairos, Antwon, or Gadi  had a bucket and rags and had found water to clean the car before the return trip…and likewise the interior was swept out.

Alas my little red car is sorely in need of December dirt removal!