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There was a marked dinerence in the people. The extremely hot sun had tanned their skin until they were almost black. Those who go to the clinic regularly told us they could not stay in the sun more , than 10 minutes during the summer. We understood, and sought shady spots on New Year’s Day. On every hand farmers were plowing. They used many kinds of power: donkey, ox, horse, plain cow and camel. There was one combination of donkey and camel which seemed a# little unbalanced. Wooden plows were used exclusively. In many instances it seemed they were working1 the weeds so they could grow better and we wondered where they would plant the crops with all of the weeds and rocks. j
With us was a national doctor, student nurse, pharmacist to dispense drugs and the capable driver. We felt that we owed our very lives to the latter. The driver brought a simple, brief, Gospel message and then clinic began. The nurse assisted the doctor in one room and prescriptions were filled in a second. The third room was a mill going full speed and gave much competition. Outside many donkeys waited for wheat to be ground *and women winnowed maize. Not a single person in this village is Christian—-all are Moslem.
Lunch' time and one mile further found us eating by > the Jordan River. It was swift and muddy. Even so, Bedouin women and children gracefully Carried large water jars on their heads for this was their only source of water. Even though I had done no physical work an appitizer was not necessary. The hospital dietitiao had prepared our lunch which was as exciting as a surprise package.
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