This past weekend was independence day in our country. One of the games they play during the festivities is called the Palm Tree Climbing Contest. They lube up a palm tree trunk with a thick oily substance, put prizes at the top, and expect you to climb all the way up to claim your prize. Young and old participate in this event. It is quite the experience. We crashed the party and our friend attempted to climb the pole. Needless to say, he didn't get too far. The local people are used to climbing palm trees, just not oily ones. White people are not as flexible and can't quite match up to the locals. It was a great time.
