Monday March 11- Sunday March 17
This was a week of office work, paper work and preparation.
On Monday I found out that it does not appear that my visa for Namibia can be expedited. I have submitted everything needed so now we just have to wait for the processing.
So I began the process of finding out whether I will need an extension on my visitor visa in South Africa and finding out where I can get my inoculation boosters. I also found out that I may be traveling to Botswana with the staff for the Executive Board meeting. Rev. Dibeela has invited me to lead the Bible study three days, and has also arranged for me to visit and stay with a colleague in Molepolole for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter.
On Wednesday I went to dinner at the home of Leon, Nolene, Nicole and, Magdelena and then went to a Lenten service with Nolene. I did research the research I needed to do on Botswana- weather, inoculations, visa requirements. No visa requirement for a short visit, and I will need to take my antimalarial medication.
On Thursday I read and did some preparations for the Bible study and for a women's conference in Botswana. I also pulled together paperwork to apply for a extension to my visitor's visa for South Africa.
On Monday I found out that it does not appear that my visa for Namibia can be expedited. I have submitted everything needed so now we just have to wait for the processing.
So I began the process of finding out whether I will need an extension on my visitor visa in South Africa and finding out where I can get my inoculation boosters. I also found out that I may be traveling to Botswana with the staff for the Executive Board meeting. Rev. Dibeela has invited me to lead the Bible study three days, and has also arranged for me to visit and stay with a colleague in Molepolole for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter.
On Wednesday I went to dinner at the home of Leon, Nolene, Nicole and, Magdelena and then went to a Lenten service with Nolene. I did research the research I needed to do on Botswana- weather, inoculations, visa requirements. No visa requirement for a short visit, and I will need to take my antimalarial medication.
On Thursday I read and did some preparations for the Bible study and for a women's conference in Botswana. I also pulled together paperwork to apply for a extension to my visitor's visa for South Africa.
On Friday I made my first trip to the South Africa Home Affairs Department and found out all the paperwork I had prepared was not the paperwork I needed. So I went back to the office to prepare more paperwork. Then I went to the doctor for an inoculation. I had dinner with Nadiem and Fatima- a meter long sandwich- Jimmy’s Gatsby with
roll, fish/shrimp, chips (french-fries on top with sauce- mustard, thousand
island dressing, very good.
On Saturday I made my second trip to the South Africa Home Affairs Department- although they are open on Saturday, they are not open for visa applications, so - no luck. Will have to apply when I return from Botswana. Then I came home and read for the Bible study and women's conference, but mostly worked on getting caught up on this blog.
On Sunday- a little under the weather, nothing serious but I didn't go to church this morning. Instead I am finishing up all these postings and will then be packing and working on women's conference and Bible study.
On Monday with any luck we will be on the way to Botswana sometime after 5 am with Leon, Ayana and Monalisa, driving 6 hours or so. Will be there for the executive board meeting Tuesday to Thursday. On Friday the plan is for me to go with Rev. Muriel to her church for Palm Sunday, Holy week and Easter in Molepolole.
Don't know if I will be able to access the internet there, so I may come back behind again, but with many pictures hopefully.
No pictures to take this week. But here is a favorite from the Lion and Rhino park with me, Kristine and Eddie the 10 year old cheetah. He was originally more interested in the kibble truck, but when he realized dinner was not imminent he decided being petted was the next best thing. Thanks Kristine for the journey, the picture, and Eddie for letting me pet you!
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