Today we hung around and relaxed, went to the market to buy food for meals (it was a fun challenge to plan meals without the use of a fridge or ice chest) and enjoyed the scenery. Here are a few photos from our day:
The Police Department's Stock Theft Detection Unit vehicle (apparently stealing cattle and bringing it across the border is a huge problem):
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A man in a grey blanket. Wearing a blanket is tradtional dress, even in the summer (I don't know how they do it; I felt hot wearing a short-sleeved shirt!):
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Silver potjies. The ones in South Africa are usually made from cast iron, not aluminium (I don't think they call them potjies in Lesotho, but I only know the Afrikaans word!):
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The spiral aloe is the national flower of Lesotho and only grows in Lesotho, high up in the mountains. Stunning, isn't it?
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This is one of my favourite birds, which is found in Pretoria as well. We call them the Little Red Riding Hood birds because they look like they're wearing a red cape, but they're technically called Red Bishops:
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After a long day, Ben fell asleep on the front stoep, wearing Dan's jersey:
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"Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your Presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast." - Psalm 139:7-10
1 comment:
The spiral aloe is amazing! Thank you for taking the time to share your journey while you are in the midst of it.
Love
Rosie
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