Week 3 and our first safari!
My all-too-steep learning curve continues unabated. In fact, I think I'm losing ground, especially after the office elders merged my computer with that of my trainers, and I am completely lost and slightly overwhelmed. But it'll all sort itself out, and I know if I just keep plugging along, I'll be the victor. I absolutely love this country! We live in the capitol and largest city, Gaborone, and there is absolutely no graffiti and precious little litter as Gaborone employs an army of street sweepers, gardeners, and litter patrol. Unfortunately, all of this is done using manual labor in the hot sun, but they do keep the city refreshingly clean. The people, too, are happy and pleasant, particularly approachable, and they readily beam huge white smiles when we speak the few words of their language which we've learned. There is so much of this country and its people to admire, respect, and adore. Sadly, there is still t