A few days ago I drove by a construction site just inside the gate. There was the usual tableau of engineers and workmen grouped around a hole gazing at something down inside while heavy equipment idled nearby. They had obviously found something they didn't expect and I entertained thoughts of unexploded ordnance closing down our offices.

Today when I tried to go to a meeting in another building I found the roads blocked off in all directions. A few minutes later some heavy equipment, a crane, a huge dump trailer and a flatbed truck came by. The flatbed was hauling the obstruction, a tank, as in a tracked fighting vehicle. They'd lifted it out in one piece, or at least the largest piece that was left of it. It was covered in dirt and roots. What an amazing sight.

Tomorrow morning at 6:45 AM Wakana and I fly out for Palau. I will be away for a few days. I expect it will be a lot of fun.