Restaurants which open today may be forced to close within a few years. All it takes is a bad decision by the owner one day. Then, tomorrow, you find that the owner has locked the doors. This is especially true in countries with a less than welcoming business environment.
Like restaurant owners, God’s servants have to find a way to make a living while serving overseas. To do so, they must find businesses that last – and run them in a way that makes them an indispensable part of their community.
L’Amandine: a durable N’Djaména classic
Amandine Bakery is a durable N’Djaména classic; what would life in N’Djaména be without it? The bakers and staff have served baked goods, pizza and ice cream for over twenty years and through at least three revolutions. During one of the skirmishes when they were on Charles de Gaulle Street when the trees were intact, a stray bullet put the ice cream dispenser out of commission!
For many years, L’Amandine has been a favorite gathering place for Chadian musicians and artists. Now it reaches out to all sorts of people as a meeting place. Going there during the week is a special treat. It’s a great place to celebrate and meet with friends and family.
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This led me, more than once, to cross dry river beds and thorn-bush forests with “Twila”, our Speed the Light vehicle.
“I could easily speak of the inconveniences of Chadian driving. It is very easy to get lost without a GPS along the way. My vehicle would often get stuck in soft sand. However, I will limit my comments here to the conditions that are hazardous to vehicles.”