I'm glad I desperately commented on my last blog post as I got such a response! So hello readers; I hope not to disappoint with future musings from Africa. I just never thought they were so interesting. Why would anyone care to read about my life? Sometimes it feels like I'm posting a personal journal which I honestly find strange. "Hello world, here's what's going on in my life." The best journal I ever kept was in first grade with entries that followed as such: I went to soccer practice today and got a new pencil! It had a lock and key; I felt so cool. And for whatever reason, everyday was April 13, 1991. It's nice to know I've evolved into tackling such issues as poverty and HIV in my adult life, unlike my first journal entries about which Sweet Valley Twins book to read.
Life at site has been great. After a troubling March, April has been better, possibly attributed to my vacation in Cape Town. My introduction back into Lesotho however was not very sweet; a taxi driver refused to take me in his car because I was only going a short distance. I stormed off, swearing in English under my breath. I assume no one understands and will continue to believe so even if told otherwise. I ended up getting a lovely lift and laughing the whole way home. Granted going back to bucket baths and pit latrines is not enjoyable, but returning to simple village life felt amazing. Honestly, it's like travelling back in time, to go from Cape Town to Matukeng. Except I don't need a Delorean.
Very soon I will start to be very busy with the upcoming African Library Project books coming! Which means walking/hiking to schools miles away and making sure there is a shelf/space for books. Luckily the temperature is quickly cooling down so the walks will be more tolerable. Lately I've been walking a lot, listening to podcasts clutching a rock in my hand in case I come across nasty dogs or drunk men. I look forward to walking anonymously with nice, leashed dogs. December!!
Again thanks for the responses! It's wonderful to hear that this is read and appreciated.
This picture was taken on one of the few occasions the local chieftanship decide to buy a water coupon so me and my neighobors can have water from the tap.
Life at site has been great. After a troubling March, April has been better, possibly attributed to my vacation in Cape Town. My introduction back into Lesotho however was not very sweet; a taxi driver refused to take me in his car because I was only going a short distance. I stormed off, swearing in English under my breath. I assume no one understands and will continue to believe so even if told otherwise. I ended up getting a lovely lift and laughing the whole way home. Granted going back to bucket baths and pit latrines is not enjoyable, but returning to simple village life felt amazing. Honestly, it's like travelling back in time, to go from Cape Town to Matukeng. Except I don't need a Delorean.
Very soon I will start to be very busy with the upcoming African Library Project books coming! Which means walking/hiking to schools miles away and making sure there is a shelf/space for books. Luckily the temperature is quickly cooling down so the walks will be more tolerable. Lately I've been walking a lot, listening to podcasts clutching a rock in my hand in case I come across nasty dogs or drunk men. I look forward to walking anonymously with nice, leashed dogs. December!!
Again thanks for the responses! It's wonderful to hear that this is read and appreciated.
This picture was taken on one of the few occasions the local chieftanship decide to buy a water coupon so me and my neighobors can have water from the tap.
8 comments:
delicious water! Good job on posting and providing pictures Nora...We miss you!
having a delorean in it would make the story much more awesome....
Did you carry it on your head?
Hi NB:
Sound like the pace of your life has picked up and gaining momentum. That's always good for it makes the time pass more quickly. We look forward to reading your postings. Also enjoyed the pictures. The colors were so vibrant. You mentioned December. Is that the time you will return to us? Keep safe, we love you very much..........
Grammie and Grampa Jens
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