Thanks for your prayers about Kim’s visit. She was finally able to make it here after about a five days delay due to the airline strike. I now have a new appreciation for travelers stranded by airline strikes! We were able to make the most of the time once she arrived though. We had a good time making new memories. I commented that it felt so natural with her being here that I almost forgot that she hadn’t been here. Of course modern technology of email helped that too since we have been able to stay in close contact. She brought greetings from many of you!
We traveled one day to the Island of Mozambique. It was very pretty. We climbed Table Mountain.
We explored around Nampula. She was able to experience the fun of going to many different stores to purchase different items. For instance at one place we purchased a lamp but we couldn’t go to the hardware store to buy a light bulb until the next day. I think she might have a new appreciation for being able to go to places where it is just one stop shopping.
She brought the birthday cards and items which many of you sent. Thank you! I have enjoyed reading the cards which she left. Also I’m glad to hear that many of you enjoyed the birthday party which you had for me even though I couldn’t be there. You did what I suggested that you do to celebrate my birthday.
I was able to fly with Kim to Maputo on her way back to America. We spent the night with friends in Maputo. Then Kim left the next morning and I stayed in Maputo for another day so that I could visit with some friends and do some shopping.
I am still in Portuguese language study. I would ask that you would continue to pray for my language acquisition and that I would find friends here who I can do things with whether it is playing games, going hiking or whatever it might be. I have a language helper who I am meeting with each day. Also I have been going out and visiting some with the ladies in their houses which is helping with my language learning.
Please note my new address. Thanks for those of you who have sent cards to this new address! Also notice that I have set up a website with pictures if you have an opportunity to look at those.
Love you!
Carol
Monday, August 22, 2005
Monday, August 15, 2005
Just For Dad
Even though most of the trucks are Toyota a Ford dealership still exists in Nampula, Mozambique. Dad, this is for you!
African Children
We were able to visit at these children's house a few days after they had experienced a fire at their house. Thankfully, no one was injured and the house wasn't destroyed. However, their important documents were destroyed. Documents are important for the Mozambican people to have with them at all times.
Car Trouble
Carol received lessons the other week on how to change a tire on the truck when it is flat. Thankfully, she was at home when it went flat. Another missionary and her worker showed her how to do it.
Keith
This is a friend of Carol's from North Carolina. I knew he would like to have his picture on the website and being true UNC fans, I couldn't disappoint him! Go Tarheels!
Carol's Birthday
This was taken in June at Carol's birthday celebration at a restaurant called Sophie's in Maputo. Carol's friend, Sara, made a delicious birthday cake for her.
Will You Take Our Picture?
These folks just wanted their picture taken...It's the simple things in life that make life fun!
Steak on a Rock
Steak on a rock is a very good meal. The meat is brought out to you and then you cook it on a hot rock (possibly slate). Kim had a little help from the waiter cooking and cutting the steak.
Snapping Green Beans
She may be miles away from North Carolina but she still has to snap green beans! Of course, these beans were bought from a street vendor. Vendors roam the streets selling beans, potatoes, tomatoes, baskets, hangers, and anything else you can think of!
House Visit with Anna
While Kim was visiting, she and Carol were able to go visit Anna who had just had a baby a few weeks ago. She brought out her best refreshments for us- Cokes and Cookies.
Having Fun With The Timer
If you know our family, we like to take pictures. On our way back from the Ilha de Mozambique, Kim and Carol stopped on the side of the road to take a picture. Then we set the camera up on the truck and took a picture of both of us by using the timer on the camera. This is what came out, not too bad.
Flowers Can Grow Anywhere
At the back of Carol's house there were flowers growing out of the concrete. Pretty neat, huh?
Nampula Church
Usually when you see articles in tour books about Nampula, this is the picture which you see- It's the Catholic Church in the center of town.
Tortilla Maker
Pieadate is a friend of mine who also does some work around the house for me. One of the best things she does is to make tortillas. Another American taught her how to make tortillas because tortillas aren't a food which many Africans know about.
Friday, August 05, 2005
Arlindo's house
One of Carol's workers, Arlindo, invited us to visit his
house today. After helping Carol purchase some plants
and planters today, we gave him a ride to his house. He
daily walks 1 mile to Carol's house to work. We felt
important to be welcomed at his house.
Sunset in Nampula
This is one of my favorite pictures we've taken in
Nampula. It was taken around 5:30 pm on Friday, August
5, 2005 while we were driving through the city.
Museum with Luis
As part of her language studies, Carol's teacher, Luis,
took us to the Mozambique Museum. The museum was
actually closed but the guard was glad to let us in and
even took time to show us around the exhibits.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
The way of the cross leads home
A great work of art which someone did on one of their trips up the mountain.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Sunset at the airport
This was the view as we waited for Kim's luggage to arrive. Thankfully it arrived only a few hours after she did.
New Towels
How nice it was for Kim to bring new towels which MOM had insisted that she bring!! LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER! Ha Ha!
GOOD lunch
Two T-Bone steaks, french fries, mixed vegetables and two Cokes all for ONLY seven hundred thousand! Of course in DOLLARS that's only twenty-eight dollars. It was EXCELLENT!
This was our waiter.
Nampula Sign
This is one of the main roads leading into Nampula. Notice the two guys on the bicycle close to the sign.
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