So it’s the beginning of a crazy few weeks for me.
On Friday I’m traveling with my supervisor out of Bobete, and stopping for a few days to see some other volunteers. After that I’m headed to Maseru, where I will spend the night to catch the [i]six am bus[/i] to Becky’s site. And I thought I had it bad with transportation. I will be in Nkau for a week, getting to know the staff down there, seeing how they work, and just generally goofing off. There is supposed to be some nice hiking, so I’ll try to get pictures up. Two weeks from today, while I am still in Nkau, is November 4. I hear there is something of some significance happening that night.
But before all that. I had some guests this weekend, Merrill and Karrin. We had a great time, and showing off Bobete to people is always fun. After awhile the roads around here become second nature, and it takes a visitor to remind you that they actually are terrifying.
We did a video the last night they were here. Enjoy:
Thanks for the video Oscar, Merrill and Karrin. Despite those awkward moments, I’m sure those young people greatly appreciated your candor! And AIDS awareness is so greatly needed, so thank you to all three of you for the work you are doing there in Lesotho.
Oscar, don’t forget to inclue pictures of yourself when you go to Nkau!
Love,
Adrienne
Hi Oscar!
Thanks so much for posting the video. Was great to see Merrill and meet you & Karrin!
Good luck with the rats and the holes in your roof.
-Melanie
Hi Oscar!
I am Denise Drake, a good friend of Merrill. Thank you so much for doing the video!!! It was hard to see but terrific to hear all of you talk about you life there and your work. Sorry you have to talk to 16 year old boys and their “swollen business”. I have now officially stopped whining about issues in my life. Don’t worry though… it will probably get easier after the 30th time. Ha!
Thanks again for doing this and making it available to us!
Denise Drake
So why are the roads terrifying?
Thanks so much. Great post……. I didn’t think I’d be hearing about non therapeutic male massage on Merrill’s first video…..but there’s a first time for everything.
Thanks so much for keeping us posted!
Tim (Merrill’s former pastor)
Oscar – I just wanted you to know that I almost fell out of my seat laughing when you said “Well you could take matters into your own hands.” Great post, I like the vids!