Another teacher and I went to a local church to be part of a celebration of and challenge to the youth.
Lunch with the ladies. It was rice, sweet potatoes, corn, greens, carrots and a side of papaya.
This is the view from the church. Isn’t it amazing?
Then we started the trek back to center.
Little Foster knows my two favorite countries!
The most pleasant part of the walk.
The more typical part of the walk.
Yep that’s a pig crossing the path in the background.
The river where water is gathered and washing is done.
Gardens line the path.
We crossed over some fences.
The more substantial river that had to be crossed…there aren’t any bridges locally.
On the way there, we were able to ride on a gumi. Four of us ladies shared one and rode the current to the other side.
But we didn’t have a gumi on the return trek, so we walked instead. The water was well above my waist at the deepest. I was a bit wobbly on the rocks, but the ladies of the village are incredibly skilled at this. They cross with pounds of sweet potatoes or babies in bliums on their heads and don’t seem to look wet at all when they exit the other side.
And then the skirt goes back on for the rest of the walk.
Um, that’s incredible. And here I was rejoicing in the fact that I picked up dog treats, made it to the post office and the grocery store in one day! I can’t believe that trip. What great experiences you’re having! It sure beats the cold of Nebraska! Love you friend. Thanks for the great pictures.