Hello from Africa!

Hey parents etc.!

This morning we had some free time so quite a few of us decided to go to church, either to the Catholic service in Roma (where we’re staying) or the Anglican service in Maseru (Lesotho’s capital). We both went to the Catholic service which was all in Sesotho but was interestingly easy to follow since Catholic masses follow the same general formula. The students who went to the Anglican service said they were well received and they got to talk to some of the Basotho church goers.

Before lunch we were invited to a mokete (a big party where the Basotho in Roma celebrated the work we’ve been doing in the community). There was lots of singing and dancing and speeches and then we were invited to join in a big feast. It was really rewarding to see the community come together and make us feel so welcomed and appreciated.

We had the rest of the afternoon off. About half the group tried to go to a soccer game which apparently didn’t ever exist so they toured around downtown Roma. Others went to see the dinosaur footprints, about a half an hour from where we’re staying. I think that where ever we were though, everyone enjoyed another beautiful African sunset.

It’s bittersweet thinking about going home. We are all excited to see you and share stories but it’ll be sad to leave this beautiful country!

Khotso (Peace),

Jessie Voors and Sarah Mutton (aka the Canterbury Alums)

PS (from Jessie) – Moms, I love and miss you guys and I’m thinking about you a lot!

--> JP, I can’t wait to see you babe! I love you! I love you! I love you!

---> All the people thinking about my friend, Rose, I found her house and aunt today but because she’s already taken her exams she’s back home with her parents in Maseru. I got her phone number and Dr. Rosenberg said that he’ll try his best to work it out so that I can see her on Friday. So I’m pretty excited for that. I love you all!!!

PS (from Sarah) – Happy birthday Mom!!! I have been thinking about you all day and I hope it has been a good one! I am having the time of my life and can’t believe it is almost the end of my trip! I can’t wait to see you all and tell everyone I say hello and tell Dad the dental clinics have been great and I am basically a pro at varnish treatments : )

Love you and see you soon….and if we could have tacos for dinner when I get home that’d be great.