Weekend four

Ok, not the greatest sunset picture ever taken by any means but, it gives you some idea what the skyline to the west of us looks like when you get out of the compound.

Today was no exception to the typically amazing Sunday I have been experiencing thus far here in Lusaka. The began as it usually does, with me hitting snooze a few times on my iphone that set as my alarm and me dragging out of bed straight to the shower. I met Katy and Kahler in front of the flats and we headed to Emmasdale Baptist. The roads that we walk are so dusty, there is no way that you can keep your shoes from being about two shades closer to tan (I am leaving it as "shades" because I can't think of any more intelligent way to describe it without using the word dust or dusty again and I hate repeating words if there is any way around it even if the alternative make significantly less sense) by the time you get there.

The pastor invited us to launch at his house after the service and we were obliged to consent. We loaded into the his Toyota something and kept conversation up through comparisons between the states and Zambia. This was possible because they spent three years in Mississippi attending seminary. Things like ice tea are often cited as Southern U.S. oddities. We were pleased that they approved of our cold leafy drink and continued to other topics from cars to city mapping and food. The latter is a favorite subject no matter the company. After arriving at the house we settled into the living room where we were served Lays potato chips and onion dip (so beautiful, a few tears might have leaked out). We talked about his church and some family history until it was time for lunch, which was fabulous.

*New Food: stewed pumpkin leaves, it has a name which I have forgotten. The dish has a bit of a gritty texture however, it is mighty tasty!

It was the typical Sunday afternoon where the Lord reminds me after a long, somewhat over-whelming week that He is here even on the other side of this earth and that He is going to take care of me. Even down to the tater crisps. We chatted with Issac (the pastor) his wife, and three munchkins until it was time for evening service at the church.

Tomorrow the interns are going to Siavonga down on the boarder of Zambia and Zimbabwe. I am excited to have a chance to get out of the city! On the project's dime to boot. I will have my camera and am hopeful that we will get the opportunity to spot some fun wildlife on the nearby Lake Kariba. We leave pretty early in the morning so I am going to call it a night. All is ok.
 
Thank you all for being so fantastic, specifically... Mom & Pop: Love you and can't wait to get your package! Brother & Jennah: I love you and congratulations on your sweet new ride! Jennah, I hope that they replace Jen and that who ever they/you choose is awesome! If I don't get my box soon I am going to have a dang baby. Heatha: I will not hold your amazing Folgers experience against you ;) hoping that you settle into lab with extraordinary ease this week. Kristen: praying that you get that mid-shift. Josh: I want to... wait wait... hope you have a killer week, Broseph. Uncle Bill: I am working on the OST, that objectives piece involves pulling back some layers, I will find that core though. Uncle Mikey & Aunt Laura: I am sure that I am going to wish that I had anything like your Laura Belle after seeing what kind of craft are on this lake tomorrow. Kahler & Kate: Don't know what I would do here without ya. Ebone & Halls: FREELANCE WHALES, genius! Hope you guys are enjoying the crap out of CS for me.