Well, the rain is over and the sun is attempting to shine. We will be hot tomorrow I am sure! Today susan and I drove to an area called Old Naledi. It is the poorest place I have ever seen and I was in for quite a shock. The people were very friendly and the children were just wonderful. But there was no electricity here even with a power plant across the street. These folks are eking out an existence I have only ever read about. Still, there are several churches here where everyone goes. The unempolyment rate is very high and unfortunately so is the alcoholism rate. Oh, but the children.....
We visited an old woman who welcomed us into her home. she was rather regal and very sweet. I have never seen such poverty and will want to visit again very soon. No toilets, no electricity, no running water. The people were smiling and talked to us without reserve. One house was very poor, but has a poster of Michael jackson on the wall!!!
More later
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