Botswana Time

People are pretty relaxed in Botswana. If they say they are going to do something NOW, it can mean two days later. If they are going to do it soon they say NOW NOW. Saturday we had an institute activity at an amusement park with swimming and rides called Lion Park Resort (no animals included). We were told to meet at the church at nine o'clock. We finally left for the park at eleven o'clock. Lunch was scheduled for one o'clock but we finally ate at five o'clock. Everyone was hungry by the time we ate.

They had a braai (barbecue). It is pronounced "bri" with a long i sound. They grilled steaks and bratwurst sausages. They forgot aluminum foil and tongs so they borrowed them from a fellow barbecueing nearby. The food was very good. They really like to have a braai. We had a wonderful time with the young adults and they seemed to have a great time. The leader of the activity brought many liters of homemade ginger punch which is a traditional drink in Botswana; it was very good. The park had some unexpected restrictions which caused some difficulties but they overcame them.