Safari!

It was a 2 hour drive and we left at 6am. We saw everything we wanted

but lions and baboons. 

The giraffes were the most helpful and the most photogenic.  

Elephants were probably my favorite and I got pics of babies too! So cute.

This guy was almost too close for comfort. Right outside
our car. I just rolled down the window to take this pic.

First animal we saw!

Pumba!

Can you see the ostrich to the left of the tree?
It was so far away! 

Hippos!! We counted 8. 

Our retreat and more kiddos

Last weekend we spent fri-sun at a retreat center about an 1hr and 30 mins away. Part of it was silent at different periods throughout day unless we were meeting for our sessions. It was a nice relaxing place, but some of the sessions made my brain hurt. We had a chance to look back at our lives, life lessons, gifts and ask the question, " Who has God created me to be?" Obviously we weren't expected to answer this fully over a weekend, but we were challenged to explore the hand prints of God in our lives and see how they might connect to each other. 

Here are some more pictures from kids club today. Today we played charades with the kids and Petunia and I gave the them their word/action. I told this girl to act out "taking a bath." She got up in front of her team and began making a large circle with her arms and then bending down like she was picking something up. This went on for about 30 secs and then i began to think she must not have understood me so I had Petunia check with her. Turns out she heard me right but it was interpreted wrong. In Zulu "take" translated literally means to "pick up" so this poor darling understood what I said to mean "pick up the bath." I couldn't stop laughing!  She was so serious but she must have thought I was out of my mind asking her to act out "picking up a bath." Oh language learning.

left over batter! today it was green.

Whenever Petunia divides the kids into groups or
teams she has them start by lining up by height. 

Amazing Race: Soshanguve

We organized a fun day in the park for all the kids in the neighborhood. We created an "Amazing Race" style competition complete with road blocks and u-turns. We all had a blast.

AND they are off! First was the potato sack race. Some teams
were U-turned and had to do it again!

Find a piece of gum in flour and blow a bubble

Bob for "apples" (which here actually plastic balls)

A water balloon toss to determine the top 3 teams

The final teams were 3-legged with balloons
each tied to their outside leg. They had to try and pop
the other teams balloon. Last team with balloons wins!!

We also had a blindfold obstacle course, bucket toss and a scavenger hunt challenge they had to complete. It was an awesome day life-giving day.

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P-a-r-t-y?

We were able to attend a social with Petunia for the nurses that she works with. There is a theme which was brown, white and khaki colors. If you didn't dress in the theme your were fined $5. Also if you were late or left early you had to pay $5 and if you couldn't come at all you had to pay $10. The money goes to the host as a donation/gift. There were the standards things great food and lots of dancing.We were there 5 hours before we left for another party we had to stop by at. Here is picture of the tents that people rent for all their events. The houses are small so everything is outside; socials, birthdays, funerals, weddings etc.

We have also spent some more time at the orphanage. I was taught how to play netball by the older girls and we played for over an 1hr. Its great exercise. Its like basketball in that there are hoops you shoot the ball into, but there is no dribbling. I enjoyed it and we have played a couple times since then. I will be preaching at the church service they have there on Sunday. Last Sunday I was spontaneously asked to do something with the toddlers for church. They are mostly 3 and 4 years old and so adorable! We can't take pics while we are there but you would just melt, I promise. I have been continuing to build relationship with some of the older girls in the neighborhood. A few are getting more comfortable and dropping by if they are playing games or to say hello. I have been enjoying getting to know them. The kids here are really creative when it comes to games. Here are some playing jump rope yesterday.

                                 

               

                                  

A couple from Scotland are visiting this week who are thinking about joining the team here in South Africa. It has been fun to show them around and share just the small bit we have learned so far about living in the township. Tonight is a fun team time with bowling and all you can eat pizza. I'm sure there will plenty of pictures to come. 

A team pic