African Adventures

Sometimes the unknown can make the trip worthwhile…sometimes the land of discover open your eyes to new things…sometimes the idea of spontaneity can inspire one change her thoughts…

As I attempted to visit a friend on the other side of town, I had to take a combi (bus/ mini-van) but didn’t know which one.  I was told I could walk to get a route 6 bus and that it wasn’t far. I left Munya’s house and started thinking and dreaming and observing the landscape around me.  The houses, the people, the two kids leaning against their house staring at me. The man washing his dishes outside…does he not have running water?  I thought about how much the landscape and people and houses can change–seeing nice houses next to shacks. I’ll take pics tomorrow.

I walked to the circle (round-a-bout) where I was informed I had to keep going.  I continued until the next set of robots (traffic lights) and was again informed that I could still walk it wasn’t far, but I had to turn up another road. By the time I reached the bus rink (3km) I realized I could have taken a combi next to munya’s house and saved myself the walk

I greeted so many people on my walk from many different walks of life– from the man in a suit, to the old woman, the young mother, the school girl, the peace job worker, the young ladies, and the combi drivers. All of that, was worth the walk.  All of that, was worth the 45min it added to my trip.  All of that, was worth the enjoyment and relishing the streams and sounds of my beloved Botswana.

What a way to spend a day! Ka moso I will be visiting with one of my daughters (boarders) for lunch. I can’t wait to see that wonderful face and give her a sweet hug.  We will have such a joyous time of catching up.  However, tomorrow I only have to take 1 combi HA and I don’t have to walk nearly as far! Too BAD!

~ by airynn on June 3, 2009.