I have forgotten to mention series of books that paint an honest picture of this city.
They are called the Number 1 Ladies Detective Angency . They are a series of books by Alexander McCall Smith and they are set in Gaborone. Apparently , they are best sellers and are very entertaining. The woman in the book, lived on Zebra drive and Maura's school is on Zebra Drive. They are in the process of finishing the shooting of the film, which was done here as well, so we got that to look forward to. No, Richard Gere is not in the film, but Julia Roberts plays Mma Ramotswe, the main character.(kidding) Anyway, for a good read about Gaborone, check it out. I know Ft. THomas library had them, Michelle read one.
A nice weekend of nothing. We survived another dinner of all of us out in Gaborone at Linga Longa. It can get crazy eating out with the 5 kids. Jude and Franny were the highlight of the restaurant. There was a group of 3 girls that insisted of holding and kissing Jude . They took their picture with him and Kate and asked what kind of books Kate read, etc. etc.
I don't think they get many twins in this part of the world. We get stared at all the time when walking to the shops or to school. People stare and don't stop staring. But it's good, it sparks attention and allows us to have conversations with people that probably wouldn't talk to us otheriwse. When we go for walks, Jude waves to everyone. He'll grunt and wave and almost demand the person passing to give him a smile or wave. He usually gets their attention.
School tomorrow, and we have our first day of having a nanny here in the house. We'll see how it goes, but I think it will go well.
I've attached a link to today's video which is of the twins walking in the side yard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzKCDPxlE50
In the background and over the wall is a few of our neighbors taking in a soccer game on the radio. Much like a ballgame at home, they were sitting out on the front steps, drinking beer and listening to the game. If you turn up your volume, you can here a little of the local language.
I don't think they get many twins in this part of the world. We get stared at all the time when walking to the shops or to school. People stare and don't stop staring. But it's good, it sparks attention and allows us to have conversations with people that probably wouldn't talk to us otheriwse. When we go for walks, Jude waves to everyone. He'll grunt and wave and almost demand the person passing to give him a smile or wave. He usually gets their attention.
School tomorrow, and we have our first day of having a nanny here in the house. We'll see how it goes, but I think it will go well.
I've attached a link to today's video which is of the twins walking in the side yard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzKCDPxlE50
In the background and over the wall is a few of our neighbors taking in a soccer game on the radio. Much like a ballgame at home, they were sitting out on the front steps, drinking beer and listening to the game. If you turn up your volume, you can here a little of the local language.
