Thursday, September 11, 2008

Also, both places drive on the left side of the road (and therefore walk on the left side when you are passing someone, left elevators, etc). Also in our house there is no dryer, so that means everything must be put on a clothes line, which becomes difficult with 14 girls. We do have a system, however; everyone is assigned a laundry day - mine is Saturday - and we are taking turns buying items for the community fund (ie. things we all share, like paper toweling, & dish detergent). Our house has a maid (which I was shocked by), but she is referred to as a "Domestic Worker", which is apparently a flattering position in South Africa, highly respected by the majority. Her name is Margaret and she makes sure the house is clean & orderly (even throwing out some of our things if we don't put them away!). So I am getting off track but there is literally so much to tell everyone at home (and in Australia - Jordan). So for the rest of Wednesday we ate lunch at a place called Adesso's. It was Mediterranean style food, and absolutely delicious and healthy, plus only R20 for the whole meal (about $2.50). So yes, I am loving the food situation here. We took a tour around the area a bit more - stepping into grocery stores (Checkers, Pick & Pay, Woolworths), and the Internet cafe ( a must!!!). Later we walked back to our house (about a 20 minute walk) and ordered pizza from Mr. Butler delivery. The night concluded with a house meeting and falling into bed absolutely exhausted.

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