Day 15

July 9
We did it! Two weeks have come and gone. It doesn't feel like two weeks have passed. It feels like a lifetime and, at the same time, it feels like no time at all. It's funny, how time can pass like that. I'm sure that, before I know it, it will have been three weeks, then four weeks, then home. It's amazing how time flies when you're having fun! And today was definitely a fun day.

Flashback to Day 1, in the airport at JFK!!!

We woke up extra early this morning to go into Gabs (Gaborone). I was so happy that we went. I love Mogobane, but the change of scenery was definitely needed. We went to GameCity, one of the biggest malls in Gabs. It was scary, how closely it resembled some malls in America. It was beautiful though, and very easy to find what I wanted. We were able to spend quite a bit of time there, and we ate lunch there as well. I was very happy about that, because having the same lunches day after day was starting to get to me.
After the trip to Gabs, we returned to Mogobane for community service. We were laying cement today and my oh my was that interesting! The fail of the day? Well, while trying to pickaxe the ditches for the cement, Amelia put a hole in her leg with the pickaxe. Yup. A hole. In her leg. With a pickaxe. Klutzy much? I felt bad for her, but I must say, it took a little of the pressure off of me, as I'm usually the one injuring myself with dangerous equipment. Last year, in Belize, we worked with machetes, and mine was taken away from me. Three times. Hahaha!! Today, we were spilling cement everywhere as we tried to fill the holes, but we were laughing the entire time. I always have a good time with this group.

Rheame and Carson, hard at work

After I got back home, I heard that Mom had called! A quick text, and before I know it, I'm talking to Mom!! It was great, being able to talk to home. I hadn't had a phone conversation with home since arriving in Botswana. After a couple of disconnections, the conversation ended without flair, but after Generations, I was able to talk to Dad. I'm really sad that I haven't spoken to Cailin, my sister, yet. I should get to speak to her on Friday though, so I'm looking forward to that.
I'm beginning to feel the pangs of monotony. I guess that's the problem with being a city kid. I always need something new to spice up my day. Thankfully, Carson and Louie have been working tirelessly to keep things exciting, but I can feel it beginning to drag. Only 10 more days in the homestay. Let's see what tomorrow brings!