Blogs from Botswana, Africa - page 43

The people in Botswana really love Botswana. They love their President they are proud simple people. Some have much and some have nothing. Those that have nothing seem to enjoy life more. Life is more simple. They find such joy in waving to everyone they pass, everytime we drive, everyone we pass waves to us. Sure being anglo we are somewhat a minority, but there are plenty here, so it is notthat they are excited/surprised to see us, they are just overly joyed by friendliness. They all say hello to everyone. We went for a drive around some local villages, I visited a local pottery and we explored the roads. Everyone as usual waved. (side thought... FREE HUGS would do quite well here) :) We found this road that was not yet paved,m but has been ... read more

We left Zimbabawe on July 2th. I was verys sad the whole day. Zimbabwe might be my favorite country in the world, besides home of course! Going to Botswana, they have a very interesting procedure. You have to actually get out of the vehicle and walk across this dirty towel that is supposed to clean your shoes. I don't get it but you have to do it throughout the country. It is supposed to stop some kind of disease. The first twon we were in was called Kasane. The grocery stores were all fully stocked and business was as usual. You could tell that this country has not experienced the same hardship as Zimbabwe. We stayed at a camp just outside of Kasane, which was littered with cats. It made me miss Saydee and Little One ... read more

THE CONTENTS OF THIS BLOG ARE MINE PERSONALLY AND DO NOT REFLECT ANY POSITION OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT OR PEACE CORPS. My first opportunity to travel after arriving in Molepolole for Pre-service Training was to Kasane to shadow a volunteer who completed her two years of service last month. Kasane is situated on the Chobe River in the far north of Botswana near the Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe borders. It is an interesting mix of Botswana culture and western style tourism. It is a long ride from Moleps to Kasane, about thirteen hours, and there is one stretch of road where most of pavement has been replaced with numerous large potholes, so deep and so frequent that our khombi driver often found it easier to drive with the wheels of the van entirely off the road. ... read more

Shashe Bible Training College It was an amazing feeling driving into the Bible College after so many years! It had been raining and there was green grass everywhere! To arrive 'ka pula' (with rain) is a real blessing and we did feel blessed to be back after so many years away! We checked out our old house, the swimming pool, workshop, the Bible College buidings and met up with Dave Long who was there with some AEC (Africa Evangelical Church) young people on a conference. I took a photo of Colin and the boys outside Comrades' House. This dormitory block was built using donations from Colin and a group of runners who completed the Comrades' marathon in South Africa. It was great to catch up with MmaSepunki, who had worked for us for many years and ... read more

Glad all made it home safely. Meghan gets the prize for getting at least 75 pictures up on her facebook page! Check them out. Here is the last group shot at the Botswana border and then one more at the Falls!... read more