Christmas Potpourri

School is out for the summer holidays (BTW it's summer here) and people are gearing up for the festive season. The normal bumper to bumper traffic from 0645-0745 and 1630-1830 has been replaced by bumper to bumper lines leading into the retail establishments of the 'big city' (Gaborone). I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of my sister and mom who will spend Christmas with me here in Africa!

This first picture is of a painted fabric table runner (that I am using as a decorative hanging) that was gifted to me by the women in my Bible study. Isn't it beautiful?



Here is a picture of the post-office where I receive my mail.



These are the birds that are enjoying a lay-over on their journey north in our pool. This is not a natural migration. One of my housemates has a delivery service and he recently has been doing business with poultry farmers... or something like that. Let's just say I haven't been spending much time in or near the pool recently.



This is the Christmas tree at my house!