South Africa Day 7

Today was a busy day. We started by going with Rey and Marillyn to inspect missionary apartments. 5 of the 6 elders we met are from Africa. All different countries in Africa. Only one from South Africa and one missionary from Oregon. The elder from South Africa gave us my favorite new saying from the whole trip. He was talking about the World Cup, which is being held in South Africa in a few months, and the South African team, Bafana Bafana, which means "The Boys". Apparently Bafana Bafana has not been doing well and because they are hosting the World Cups the South Africans are really hoping they make improve and represent their country well. The elder said what they need to do is "pull up their socks" and make a good showing. I love it! I'm going to use that on my kids. We they complain about doing chores or homework I'll tell them "pull up your socks" and get to work. After the inspections were over we picked up a lady from one of the branches who lives in a township a little ways away. She was coming to clean Rey and Marillyn's apartment. Her name is Nosizwe. She brought with her, her sister-in-law, Nombongo, and her 2 month old baby , Akhile. He was so sweet.

Next we went to the Boardwalk to do some more shopping. I saw these great African outfits that I wanted to get for Abby and Gracie. The girl selling them went down a bit on the price but I didn't have enough cash I asked if she would take a credit card and she said yes but she couldn't give me the discount. I told her I would go to an ATM and get cash and I would come back later. She said, "Oh, I will take you to the ATM right now". They will do about anything to make a sale. She walked me to the ATM, waited, and walked me back to her shop.

After shopping we went to Kragga Kamma. It is a game reserve that you drive your own car through. We got to see giraffes up close this time. We sat in our car only 10 to 20 ft from them. We drove less than 10 feet away from two cheetahs. They were so pretty. We had our windows down, but they didn't pay us much attention. We saw lots of animals today. Including lots of Vervet monkeys in the trees. I was another great day.