We have had some interesting experiences this week. On the downside, Eden had some problems she wants to talk about:
When we were riding in our car, a guy driving a combi made some absurd gestures at me. Then, when we were at Chickin' Lickin" (kinda like McDonald's), Hope and I were sitting at a table while Dad was in line. This guy sat down at our table and started talking to us and smirking. We immediately got up and went over to Dad. Then when we were all sitting down, the guy kept bumping the back of my seat. Then, when I was outside climbing on our cement wall, a guy walked into our yard. I jumped off the wall and ran into our kitchen with Mom and Hope. He was actually asking for money. Since these things happened I have been scared when we go out.
On the upside, Eden says:
We went to Mokolodi Game Reserve on Sunday. It was not as fun as Mala Mala in South Africa (from our trip in 2006) but it was good. The predators are kept in a separate enclosure. The hyenas are there because they were rescued from a farm when a farmer was about to shoot them. They will be released and relocated in a few months. The cheetahs were rescued from a farm after a farmer shot their mother. They will be there for life because they do not know how to hunt. We saw their three elephants who are being trained for elephant-back safari rides. We also saw lots of ostriches, kudu, impala, and warthogs. Halfway through the tour drive they let us out to stretch our legs and I went exploring down by the pond. It was really exciting because there were lots of slippery rocks to climb on. The money from Mokolodi goes to teach local kids about animals so that they grow up loving them (I did not need to be taughtto love them!).
Another awesome thing I noticed is that a lot of the restaurants have jungle gyms for kids to play on while we are waiting on our food. The restaurant at Mokolodi had a jungle gym that was falling apart. The swings were only half hanging and the handles were all wiggly. But, it was actually fun because it was more dangerous!
When we were driving to Mokolodi we saw baboons and termite mounds along the road.
That is all for now. We created links to Mokolodi and Mala Mala if you want to check them out.
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Chronicles of our year in Gaborone, Botswana.
About Us
Amy, Ted, Eden (10), Hope (5) and Trey (almost 3) are embarking on a year long stay in Gaborone, Botswana.
Amy is completing a year as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Botswana. Her appointment is to the Center for HIV/AIDS and the Department of Educational Foundations in the Faculty of Education.
Ted is... well... we will keep you posted.
We are looking forward to the experience this will be for our kids.
Amy is completing a year as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Botswana. Her appointment is to the Center for HIV/AIDS and the Department of Educational Foundations in the Faculty of Education.
Ted is... well... we will keep you posted.
We are looking forward to the experience this will be for our kids.
Weather Report from Gaborone
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5 comments:
Darn, Eden! It's no fun to be frightened. But, it sounds like you handled all of these experiences like a champ! I'm glad you know what to do when things just don't feel right with people. I hope you have lots of good experiences to balance out these scary ones.
You got to see a warthog! The only warthog I've ever seen was Pumba on the Lion King :) I hope your taking lots of pictures of these amazing animals. Mokolodi and Mala Mala both look like great fun.
How are you feeling about starting school soon?
Big hugs to you, Hope, Trey & your mom & dad.
ly, cm
Well, it sounds like Gaborone is definitely different from Ft. Wayne, but you handled these strange, new situations very well. Smart girl -- Good job! (altho we might need to talk about that whole dangerous jungle gym thing) :-0
So, why do termites build mounds?
It sounds like you are really having an adventure over there. Jackson and I looked information about Botswana and it sounds exciting! We look forward to hearing about your adventures and adjustment to your new home! We love and miss you!
Wow! If it helps we have had our upsides and downsides too. I've spent several nights trying to figure out what to do with L. as she has been weeping and awnry (sp?). The upside has been the webcam visit. Sorry, I was at work, but both L. and C. have been talking about it since.
All I have to say... 1)Your adventure sounds exciting thus far. 2) We love you all!!!! 3) We MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY! 4) Please tell our Trey Happy Birthday! 5) As is my personal protocol, I'm just trying to keep us amazingly busy, so we quell some of the missing and 6) We think about you everyday! I always have a lot to say... :)
Love you again!
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