http://anna.theworldrace.org Anna-Marie Franken - The World Race 2006 en-us Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:25:29 GMT 30 http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=anns-photo-page http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=anns-photo-page Mon, 8 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=another-worst-ride-ever-dedicated-to-kim-and-asley http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=another-worst-ride-ever-dedicated-to-kim-and-asley I was lucky to get a seat next to grandma.  We exchanged a few smiles as the bus speeded down the mountain.   Ten minutes later she franctically opened her window and started puking.  The problem is that the ice cold wind was kind of blowing it in my direction.  Politely I shifted nearer to the isle.  The young  boy who collects the money gave her a bag and she closed the window.  I patted her on the back to communicate sympathy. Three minute Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=at-the-end-of-the-earth http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=at-the-end-of-the-earth This is the third time I am writing and loose it when trying to submit it! Fourty hours of ricefields, ricefields and endless flats, made me feel like we are on our way to the end of the earth!  Taking 10  taxi's for the last stretch, we drove through mysterious, brown, canyonlike mountains.  It looked like driving into middle earth.  Apart from the snow, even the air had a surreal feel to it. Walking in the city or towns is a Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=unsure http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=unsure I am not sure if... ... the very old lady with her sad eyes sold any of her few mangos ad one coconut last night? ... the women we were told about, who lost her husband and nine children in the mudslide, will ever recover? ... Hugh, who is going to stay behind in Matamores, is going to be fine? ... all the houses will ever be rebuild? ... poverty will one day end? I am not sure if I am just emotional or tired, but I do feel like crying. Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=moses-and-the-mountain-2 http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=moses-and-the-mountain-2 This is where I met my Moses! Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=skeer-tyd http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=skeer-tyd Daar is nie lopende water in die huis nie en locals bad in die meer.  Toe gebruik ek die geleentheid om my beenhare te skeer.  Clara gee pad........!  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=moses-and-the-mountain http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=moses-and-the-mountain In Afrikaans we have a saying that literally translated will be:  I met my Moses (Ek het my Moses teegekom!)  You say it when you encounter something that is to big for you. Well, I decided before leaving San Pedro I have to climb the vulcano!  The night before I met my guide and his name was Moses!!  I did not sleep well that night... Hugh was so gentle hearted that he decided to do it a second time and at 6 am we were picked up. It was wonderful and worth while.  I Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=filing-images http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=filing-images At this stage I only take pictures with my eyes.  In this way I file images in the mind.    The men are extremely strong.  You should see the loads they carry with a strap around their foreheads and their backs bended forwards.  Lyk kompleet soos 'n miskruier.  And this is mountain area! Clara and I strolled the day after I had to share with her that her beloved grandma passed away.  We watched the b Sat, 11 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=a-fisherman-passed-by http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=a-fisherman-passed-by I sat this morning at the lakeshore and watched as the fisherman with his funny shaped boat worked his way passed me.  Maybe that is what made me read again the way Jesus called his disciples.  When stuff from Scripture comes alive, it is one of the greatest adrenaline rushes a human being can experience!  Anyway that is how I feel when Gods word brings insight and understanding. What I observed afresh was: 1)  Jesuswords still e Thu, 9 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=getting-the-picture http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=getting-the-picture I guess it is time to get something done with my b ack log .    I tried twice, but it did not work.  Goodness me, this is an in your face photo of me... This computor does not work well.     Lets study the photo,  A bit overweight, probably coloured her hair,  blue eyes,  smiles easily, love life, devoted to Jesus... Thats me. I am more and more amazed by the ways God choose to use me.  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=the-colours-of-guatemala http://anna.theworldrace.org/?filename=the-colours-of-guatemala Those of you who know me well, know that I have half of Zimbabwes crafts stored somewhere.  I just have a soft heart for people trying.  Everytime one of the beautiful ladies comes with the colourfull items and I think of the poverty behind the smile, I cannot resist it... Almost eveytime I instinctively start buying for my mom ... to remember the next moment that she passed away last year.  She would have LOVED the colours of Guatemala.  I wish she was here to. Tue, 7 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT