Today we were allowed to sleep late. We had a breakfast of cereal and french toast. Afterwards we had cross cultural training with Buhti. We learned about the African culture and customs. We also learned a few African words.
Sawubona-Hello
Siyabonga- Thank you
Igama lakho- your name
Igama lami- ooh then say your name
U Jesu oyakuthanda- Jesus loves you
Woza-come
After cultural training we gathered together with our Bible School groups and got organized. We had a late lunch of ham and cheese sandwiches and fruit. After lunch we had free time. Carla, Shirley, and I took a long nap. After our nap, we gathered in the dining hall and fellowshipped with Thabso, Dudu, Edward, and Big Mac. I learned that there are several types of schools. Some people go to the Township schools while cost about 200 dollars a year. South African schools cost about 400 a month. Private schools are much more expensive. The difference between township schools and South African are the extra courses that are offered. All South African children must wear uniforms to school which they must purchase separately from their tuition. Primary school goes from grade 1 to grade 7 and high school is from grade 8-grade 12.
Our dinner tonight consisted of a sausage link and something that resembled mashed potatoes. It was made of maize (corn) and had a salsa like gravy. We had ice cream cones for dessert. After supper, Thabso, Big Mac, and Dudu taught us some African praise songs and we sang along. Then we shared some American praise songs with them. We practiced some Bible School songs and learned the motions. What a fantastic day. We must rise early tomorrow. God has been good to us today.
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