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Ididtakeafewbreakstophotographthescenery,oneofwhichwasnearmydestin-
ation of Fougamou. I only had 32 kilometres left so I stopped for a snack and bought two
large pineapples, some chocolate and bread. It began to drizzle a bit but I decided to press
on. Then at the 25 kilometre-to-go mark, it began to rain harder for about two minutes.
However,fivekilometreslater,rainArmageddonhitanditcamedowninbuckets.Iquickly
found shelter in a roadside stand with a dead mongoose (or something) hanging up for
sale. The smell was horrid. A lady invited me into her home until the rain stopped. For ten
minutes we stood together as the heavens opened up and as quick as it started it stopped
completely.
It seemed that the heavy downpour was what I needed for all the built-up tension,
worry and depression left me as quick as the rain stopped. The air was incredibly fresh and
I felt so free and really enjoyed the rest of my cycle.
I eventually arrived in Fougamou by 3:00 p.m. I went to the Catholic Church but
was told that the rector was out and would not be back until the next day. The person sug-
gested that I visit the sisters next door where I could ask for a place. When I arrived, the
sisters agreed and welcomed me to stay in their guest cottage. I went to say the evening
prayerwiththembuttheywerefinishingtheRosaryinFrench.SoIleftandwentaloneinto
the church to start the Rosary in English. A sister came running to warn me that the pews
were just freshly varnished and to be careful where I sat. I thanked her and began my pray-
ers. After a while, the sisters all came in and we said the evening prayers together. When
wewerealmostdonewecouldhearastormbrewing.Asheavypeltsofrainhitthetinroof,
the sisters' praying sped up and the last prayer was said as they quickly shuffled outside.
Thenaswerantothehousetheheavensopenedupjustaswemadeitundertheporchroof.
During dinner we talked a lot about their work in the community and before I went to my
room, they prepared a packed lunch for me to take the next day. The best thing they gave
me was a skin cream for the rash on my feet. I really felt humbled by their kindness- what
incredibly generous people.
The next day was perfect. I woke up just before 6:00 a.m. and had a light breakfast
with the sisters. Then they all said goodbye (I left them each a pin) and pushed off. I ex-
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