Can I have your number. Can I have it. Can I have it please. These kids want our numbers. Some days you come home with random cell numbers written on your hands, arms, etc….
The ATM’s went on strike this past weekend. There were lines wrapping around street corners at every ATM in town. Didn’t know ATM’s could go on strike, but it happened.
A few cultural fun facts. These Afrikaaner men like their shorts…. short. I see a little more leg than I care to at our gas station stops in town. From what we gather, even the local women do not find it attractive. It is a mystery why this situation still remains.
Also, it is not uncommon or socially uncomfortable for guys to hold hands here. This has brought ongoing entertainment for most of our team. Thabani, one of our translators that is our age, has gotten especially friendly with the guys on the team. We’ll be walking to our next school and I’ll see him go in for the move on Gio or Jeff. It cracks me up seeing them all walking hand in hand as we walk through the schoolyard. And, sometimes, he’ll even wrap his arms around their waists. It makes me laugh because every time it happens the guys are totally caught off guard and you pretty much see them reminding themselves this is normal.
I don’t think I’ve mentioned how much I like the goats. They are one of my favorite animals here. I know, call me crazy but they are pretty stinkin’ cute. Like cows, they often stand in the middle of the road…totally oblivious. My favorite are the baby goats. They are so little. A close second is the mullet goat. When it runs, the party in the back shakes. It looks ridiculous. I’m still working on getting better footage of this for you. I doubt American goats are this cool.
Anyway, we had a long day and tonight I don’t feel like blogging about anything serious!
The ATMs are probably on strike for unsafe work conditions. One of the English news stories on the radio in December said masked men tried to blow up an ATM with dynamite to retrieve the cash. They were unsuccessful in spending any of the money because ink was sprayed on all the bills, a type of security feature used in ZA. Do you notice how strong the labor unions are?
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