What is this book about?
The book chronicles R. Earl Thompson's approximately year-long journey through Costa Rica and Panama. He rode mules, often accompanied by his wife and sometimes colleagues, traversing rugged terrain, remote villages, and major cities. The core purpose of his journey was missionary: to share the Gospel with the local populations. The narrative details his experiences—both the successes and failures of his evangelistic efforts, the friendships formed, the cultural misunderstandings encountered, the logistical challenges faced, and the profound observations about the people and landscapes he encountered. It's a raw, unfiltered account of dedicated service in the field during the 1950s.
