* Last night I posted some photos of our kids' party and Nyanga - check 'em out! *
I think that toilet seats were a really good invention. Most homes in Zim that we’ve been to that have indoor washrooms don’t have toilet seats. I guess it is a luxury – if you think about it. But what a lovely luxury. Never mind the cushioning – think about the cleanliness. You always have to share a toilet with men, and sometimes they don’t have the best aim.
I’m also a huge fan of running water. We stayed at the DC’s place in Murehwa – which was a treat, because we got a bed. Each morning they had water cuts. I got caught a bit unawares the first morning. I was so thrilled that they had a shower, and got under it and all lathered up in soap when it cut. At least I was clean! They have power cuts every night too. They said that it’s because people in the rural areas never complain about the government, so ZESA (Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority) can do what they want. It’s not much better in Harare though. Within 24 hours of being home, we had 3 power cuts.
Saturday night we went to a dinner dance/fund-raiser at our church. It was fun. The meal was excellent, although I just couldn’t do the cow feet. John had my portion. John threatened all night not to dance, but then a couple paid $20,000.00 to see our Canadian moves, and he couldn’t resist. I’m afraid we both promote the whole “white people can’t dance” theory – and I’m horrified to think that we were representing our whole nation with our moves!
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