I spent quite a few hours under the hot African sun, sweeping our huge front garden. I was warned that our 5inch thick layer of leaves could be providing a nice environment for snakes to hide in so I thought I might do something about it. Nearly every afternoon this week you could see the leaf piles at the base of our trees gradually increasing, and me out there struggling with our broken broom. I was joined a couple of times by my lovely hard-working Zambian friends who often come to visit. I really enjoyed working outside because not only were the results very satisfying, but it also gave me an opportunity to make some more Zambian friends; a few inquisitive travellers of the road stopped to look at the spectacle of a mzungu working in the garden and came to greet me :)
My lovely friend Melody insisted on helping with the job!
But after being otherwise occupied for a couple of days I’ve realised it’s a never ending job - the leaves just keep falling!
This has been such an awesome week. I have learned a lot more of my students’ names and I’ve met heaps more Zambian people, which is great because I really want to make friends with the locals around me. One day this week I was disappointed to come home to find my clothesline empty and a few things missing. I started to plan a trip to the boma for some essential skirts, but only a few days later some people came to my door, returning the things and begging my forgiveness. Thanks God :)
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ReplyDeleteWe really enjoy looking at what you have written about your experiences in Zambia, and also seeing the photos of the area where you are living and some of the people who are becoming your friends. Keep up the good work. Don't work too hard on raking up the leaves. Love from Nana and Pop.
thats sweet as re skirts :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good week... love you & miss you! xox
So glad to hear how God is looking after you, and well done with the garden! love Mum
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