Drank with the Irish, Spoke with the Hippies

I had the most spectacular getaway in South Africa; some friends and I went to the incredibly charming Franshoek Lodge in the Free State. The main lodge has high thatch vaulted celings with stone walls and a huge fireplace. Here guests come and go, sharing a drink by the warm fire or to dine together (absolutely delicious Thai food) at a long communal table. I met some fantastic people and had great conversations. One of those conversations took place during my steam in their home-made thatch steam hut. Quite wonderful. Not to mention the comfortable room with a view of the valley and a nice heated blanket.
School is coming to a close soon (until it starts back up in August). We had a workshop in my area that went well; my teachers put the "work" in workshop. Lots of participation, singing, laughing and dedication to becoming better educators. It's amazing working with such great women. This summer (our winter) we'll be having workshops for the reception class teachers. Similar to kindergarten, reception class is new to Lesotho and requires some specific training.
What shall I do when school's out you might be wondering? After a trip up north to the mountains of Lesotho, I'll be heading to Swaziland and Mozambique with some fellow PCVs. Very excited! I can't wait to see some wildlife, buy some locally made beautiful art and crafts, party in the "Latin" capital of Mozambique, and relax on the beaches of the Indian ocean.
Hope all is well and y'all stateside are enjoying the nice warm weather! Still cool here and the days are short. No worries though. Except the transportation system here is a little shaken up at the moment. Here's hoping everything calms down. Living in a developing country certainly keeps you on your toes. Kind of like the fire swamp.