Monday brings a cool breeze and little sun. Kids had a rough time getting up this morning and wined about having to go to school. As December hits us here, they are anxious to have a school break. Here, the breaks are long and I'm not sure exactly as to how we are going to fill the holiday. We are officially off school for 4 weeks.. which is wonderful.. Unfortunately Michelle is working alot so we will have to be creative and take some day trips here and there.. The talk this morning was heading south for our first official safari. We'll see. I am a little concerned about driving long distances with our truck.. breaking down in the middle of Africa is a little different than at home... there's nothing out there except villages that are usually ill equipped to take care of a broken down car. But this is part of the adventure... Trips here take lots and lots of planning and consideration... You must stop and get gas anytime you see a station.. You never know when you 'll see another station , plus they might not have gas in the first place.. Always wise to check and "top off" whenever you can.
Michelle was pulled over again yesterday and fine 10000 kwacha for speeding (was 4km over limit).. she had to drive all the way home to get the payment.. I'm certain they just pocket the money.
We watched "Christmas Vacation" last night as a family to start off the Christmas season. It doesn't feel anything like Christmas and I think we'll have to coach the kids through the next four weeks. I have a feeling that emotions will be all over the place as we creep towards Christmas.. Need to stay positive and enjoy our time here.. Kids are doing great, just very susceptible to missing home right now.. We look forward to the familiar faces of family visiting in a few weeks.
below is an audio clip from Sunday Mass at the local cathedral. I'm not sure if the audio clip does it justice but give it a shot. Wonderful , uplifting singing in its simplest form.
Gotta go.. 7th graders coming in the door.. Happy Monday everyone..
