Things that have not changed:
•The children yelling “Makuwa” as we pass by
•People asking Jessica if her hair is real
•People asking Lianne if she is the older sister because she is taller
•The village children waiting by the gate every morning for us….and are still there when we get back!
Oasis, the only restaurant/club/meeting spot for all expats
•Lewanika School of Nursing continues to have no internet (who keeps forgetting to pay those bills!)
•Sister Christina still taking charge at the convent
•We get the royal treatment while staying at the convent…fresh fruit, home made jam, fresh bread etc.
•Falling asleep at night to the familiar sound of barking dogs, cats in heat, African drumming, and the occasional Shoprite alarm
•Glorious sunsets over the Zambezi floodplains at Lyambai Hotel
•Our students can still shake those African hips
•A minibus to Shoprite is still two-five
•Power outages….Zesco!!! Need we say more?
•Mosi is still very refreshing….and truly Zambian
•We are still so comfortable driving on the left side of the road, we not afraid to use our hazards, and say a friendly hello when we honk our horn!
Things that are new:
The Mongu Shopping Center has a couple of new additions!! Barbershop...AND Bar!
•I-spot Internet Café….fast and only 9 000K per hour!!
•Road to Senanga…..used to take 3 hours with many potholes and now only 1 hour of smooth sailing
•A presence of police in and around Mongu…including photo radar and ticketing for talking on cell phones….What?!!? I thought this was Africa?
•Shoprite having vegetarian ground round, wieners, sausages, and burgers!
•Jessica and Lianne now best friends with the Shoprite Assistant Manager (he even asked us to deliver his baby) and are now masters of the fruit and veggie scale
•Lianne and Jessica’s “muscle memory” and ability to shake their hips (our students even said we were better than some of the 1st years!!)
•We have discovered a different Zambian beer…Eagle (it is made of Sorgum and gluten free – shout outs to Ma Barker)
•New additions to certain shops around town (including a Humble Sheep 2 Barber Shop)
9 comments:
You have left me longing for more stories....Be safe and have a ton of FUN on your next leg to South Africa! Love Mom
it sounds sooo great.some people never find home and you have done it in many, many places.one of your several gifts. love mom and dad
Mitozi! You guys are awesome! Great to hear about things, and changes between new and old Mongu! I hear you even helped saved the life of Kiersten! I tried calling today, Thursday the 5th, but could not reach you. How long you in Zam?
John
Just wanted to say Hello and that I am following your blog. Thanks for doing it!!
Hi ! So we just had a visit with Bill. He just got home this morning (from Zambia!) and we could hardly wait to hear him retell the already ‘infamous’ stories of the latest trip to Mongu. He is, as always very proud of you guys…his Lozi Girls ! He told us he has been banned you from going to Swaziland…so best you heed that advice …
We are incredibly proud as peacock’s too with what you have accomplished in this trip . The impact that you have made must feel incredibly rewarding…relish that feeling, as it will fuel the enthusiasm you have ignited within, for months and years to come. Know even the smallest things you did had tremendous impact. I love how you embraced the challenges and opportunities that surrounded you … you are remarkable and extraordinary humanitarians.
The Fall days are exceptionally beautiful right now, cool and crisp, sun shining and leaves vibrant. We have experienced a few cold days last week with snow so close to the house we could taste it…though up in the mountains the Coquihalla was closed because of the mounting snow and slippery conditions. Halloween night was cold and clear , stars were shining and we had a quiet night …about 60 kids came trick or treating to our door.
Remember to be vigilant on your next leg. Let your passion be your guide…. and listen to the guidance that is offered from people you can trust.
Love Always, Mom
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As Jess and Lianne continue their travels abroad, I send this out to them as they continue to weave the threads they are spinning with those whose lives they touch...and thanks to Matt for this wonderful example of how to spread joy and harmony throughout the world (go to: wherethehellismat.com)
oopps a little CORRECTION (go to: wherethehellismatt.com)and yes I need to wear my glasses when on the computer... those double tt's get me every time ! LOL
Very cool story. I think it's great to experience the different cultures of the world.
good stuff!
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