It is a real burden to Ken and Gwen, because they care for these people. They are nice, kind, friendly people, but they are, for the most part, uninterested in Christ. This is where the Baker's hearts are - developing the relationships that will allow the truth of the Gospel to penetrate the shell of Islam. They do it very well, but it is slow work. Although the relationship make it easier, life here is hard for all, the Bakers included.
Availability depends entirely on what was harvested in the local fields.
This time of year only mangos and pumpkins are grown. It is usually an 8 to 12 hour trip. Once home, all food purchases must be carefully cleaned and prepared for storage. Nothing keeps here, and even the freshest meat, slaughtered that morning, has been visited by millions of flies before it is bought. Often these shopping days end after midnight.