Today was a very slow and wet day. It is supposed to snow later this evening, and I believe it! It has been so cold all day. Today we were invited over to Oma's house for a cup of tea and some prayer time, so we didn't go to school. Even though we didn't have to be up early, both Bri and I got up at 7 (apparently our bodies don't want to through our schedule off). We have been going to bed around 8:30 and getting up around 6:00 everyday. I think Bri forgot to mention that 2 nights ago we had a scheduled power outage that went longer than scheduled. We were supposed to have another one last night, but we never did lose power... who knows, this is Africa ;)
We went to the store this morning and had fun taking our time and looking at all of the different types of food. They don't have a whole lot that is that different from what we eat in the US, but there are some pretty funny things. We are looking forward to having an authentic South African dinner before we leave. Most black people over here eat what we would consider mush, because they cannot afford anything else. There are a ton of people who beg for food, even people who work in stores will beg while you are shopping. Over here stealing is a HUGE problem! The black culture sees stealing as a good thing. The only thing bad about stealing is if you get caught. If someone gets caught, they are considered really stupid (if they were smart they wouldn't have been caught). It is hard, but we have to keep reminding ourselves that we aren't here to change a culture - we are here so that God can use us to change one heart at a time.
This is our Oma Drinie. She is such a sweet lady! When we left, she told us that we better be back to visit our Oma before we leave :) (Note our winter attire!)
This is their version of a garbage truck. I don't think a tractor is very efficent, but again, that's Africa ;)
It only rained off and on today, but apperantly any rain and the businesses close down... They couldn't believe we were out walking around. If they only knew where we come from ;)
The roads here are all torn up. Today we went out and there was a big pile of gravel in the middle of the road. This one looks pretty good compaired to others. They just move the dirt from one side of the road to the other. There is usually one guy running the bulldozer and 20 guys sitting on the side of the road doing nothing.
3 comments:
Cute picture of you two with your Oma! We'd be in HUGE trouble if they closed stores due to rain. I know Allen has posted about the bad roads before, but I had no idea they were that bad. Great job posting a good variety of pictures!
Love you girls,
Mom
1 guy working and 20 watching? that sounds like our PUD guys. really enjoy your blogs! keep it up!
Hi Nicole & Bri! I saw your pictures and they are funny. It's just really strange to me. Kinda interesting how the roads are dirt. Tell Allen & Gloria hello from me.
Love you sis,
Luke
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