【非洲異國情】嚮導

 

導遊是城市人耳熟能詳的行業。對旅遊人仕,有導遊相助,的確省了不少時間,又能增加見聞,和帶來許多遊玩樂趣。非洲是個旅遊熱點,每年從歐美各地都有不少遊客擁止。然而,當地有規範的旅遊機構不多,自顧的當地導遊行業便大有作業的空間,經常可以看到外國遊客成群中,也有一兩名當地導遊帶隊。女仕們到處逛遊,在男仕導遊倍同下倍感安全。當然顧用「導遊」也視乎遊玩地方需要和收費價格,仍有選擇餘地。不過在非洲,以下的出門行旅,外國人必須有嚮導陪行才可,沒有選擇餘地。

陸路荒郊。外國人出遊,總會選擇駕駛越野四驅程車,還顧用當地人相陪指路。當遇上不測之禍,如發生爆呔時,隨即有人協助搶修,他們以氣力見稱,其豪爽助人的風度可嘉。要問路或不幸遇上事故而與當地陌生人交涉理論時,有同聲同氣的當地嚮導出面應對和解圍,減少溝通上誤解等障礙。筆者有一次難忘的荒漠旅途,與隊伍初次前往一個陌生地區,打算探訪幾個村落。可惜天黑前未找到目的地鄉村,車隊仍在荒野盤旋許久,各人又饑又累,既納悶又焦急。不久,從遠處有幾點閃光,似是在荒郊露宿的保拿人在看守牲畜時使用的照明電筒,他們一輩子過著遊牧生活。得他們樂意幫助帶路,上車後,全車各人追問他們找路結果。可是,車行了多時,他們仍是四處張望,妄無頭緒。只因他們不習慣坐著車子覓路,便索性要求下車,運用他們天賦探路的觸角,走在我們前頭步行引路。不久,他們終於找到了往目的地村落的路徑,不久抵達目的地, 那時正正是半夜,全車的人才鬆了口氣,並讚嘆這群天生具有比夜貓眼睛更銳利本能的荒野「漂雄」。

沙漠導遊。沙漠旅遊是最具驚險挑戰的遊歷。除了沿途日夜炎寒差距非常而考驗體能和耐力外,地勢因風暴而變幻無常,要穿過沙丘地域而不至迷路,掌賴全球定位儀GPS引路,或晚間靠望星而行,也不如顧用當地嚮導最為上算。食水充足是個最優先考慮的因素。沙漠嚮導在遠行前,最優先考慮的並非尋找往目的地最短速的路線,而是要計算從一站往最近有水泉的地方計算,由一泉到另一泉,泉泉接連,路線乍看顯得迂迴曲折,但實是應踏上的路徑,至終可抵達終點。短途出訪駛經草林稀少的曠野也是很挑戰。除了全程是泥路,崎嶇迂迴,每年雨季後,路面因水沖洗而面目全非。尖石,荊棘,沙丘等的驚險,更具挑戰的是途途並,無任何路標指示。筆者曾在一處四十多公里的半沙漠地經常駕車往返,走上過廿多回都是迷了路,除手上有個指南針座表外,便靠認樹來認路(只有稀疏的猴麵包樹Baobab 或荊棘樹),但棵棵形狀相近。又曾嘗試在某些樹的樹身上塗上漆油或綁上布帶以作記號,多次也給途人除丟。當地人採用的認路法,並非注目眼前的草林,而是放遠眼目,留意特殊的地形和不易變動地勢和大樹,巖石或分义路等。

雨季出門。在非洲因泊油路少泥路多,雨季更有泥濘路滑的挑戰。出門前除了應帶備鏟子,鋤頭和繩索等,最安全仍是有當地人陪行。筆者曾有多次經歷,駕車駛至積水的路段,路旁兩則有青草。筆者起初反應,因疑慮積水多深和水底路質如何,都選擇駕車避開,將車靠則在路旁而駛過,竟丟在泥濘裏,進退不能,車子並沒有鋼纜拉機設備,不能自救。那天,得村民樂意前來協助,先將車底的泥漿逐一清除,然後用幾頭驢和牛,將車子從泥澤中拉出來。經當地人解釋後,才認識到路旁青草底下可能是深深的泥濘,路中央積水因底部是硬石,水因而不能流走而積存,車輛雖要涉水但仍可安然駛過。當地人的經驗,真遠勝那只有先進技術裝備的老外。

到非洲旅遊,雖然交通路途驚險,道路欠善和各種通訊有限,但有一友善嚮導伴隨,也能使旅程顯得輕鬆稱意。

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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