Life around my Site

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My village is Kameelpoort, about 18 km from KwaMhlanga my shopping village. From KwaMhlanga it is about an hour's drive to Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. Enjoy the photos and captions.

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Photos

My first home in Watervaal
During Pre-Service Training I stayed at the home of Lena Kgomo. July-Sept 2012. This was the back yard where we washed clothes.

KwaMhlanga
A crossroads of major road to Pretoria. Surrounded by homes in all directions,,see the background.

Water supply for July function at my host family
Queen Sithole (granddaughter of Martha Simelane)
Water had been out for 2 weeks and they filled the JoJo from the truck so there would be water for this big family gathering.

Queen's father, Edison and Martha's son Samuel
Filling the joJo

Community Jo Jo
When the water is out for a long time, JoJos are set up throughout the village and filled by the water trucks.

Got my wardrobe after one year here
See the bucket bath in the corner?

Stoven (stove and oven combo)
Also the hot water pot which is indispensable for heating water for bathing, cooking, etc.

My table/desk
Note all the math books under the desk!

Bed
The mosquito net is clipped up out of the way in the daytime. Only use it in summer. Have a battery radio to listen to news every morning. Note the fingerless gloves which are handy on those cool winter nights when I'm holding my Kindle.

Comments

[Roseann]

Great Pics
Thanks for giving us a feel for your surroundings. Wondering about you as the country celebrates Mandela.

[Mary Hull]

Nice pics!
I enjoyed all your pictures. It's been frigid here for almost a week. Had a great time in Costa Rica, but one week was too short. Silas returned to Idaho on Fri. He had a great experience. I'm trying to get in the Christmas spirit, but it gets harder each year. I hate all the commercialism. Take care & keep in touch. Love, Mary

[Janet Grant]

Thinking of you this Advent
Hi Carolyn, I am so curious about many things in your life these days. Right now I wonder what is like for you with Nelson Mandela's passing. I wonder if you had a chance to be part of any of the celebrations. And, I know that Greg and Susi are with you and did they take in any of it. And, I am curious about your Advent. What must it be like? In any case, many blessing for the Christmas season soon...and very soon. Peace and love, Janet