As the title says, we are getting settled in. Looks like we're going to be staying in this house for th entire time so we're busy making it our home. The walls are concrete so it's interesting hanging things up, but it's happening. Today we bought an oil painting from a guy that came to the door (they know where all the white folks live...). He claimed to have painted it, but before we bought one I talked to one of the other MAF'ers here and he said that there are three guys that go around and all claim to be the Rony who signed the painting. Anyways, we got a painting for a good price.
This morning we took an Ankot to one of the malls. Brynne stayed home with the Ibu's, which they love. I don't think that Brynne is going to get much excercise here as they are always carrying her around in a sling. Anyways, we went to the mall and the kids got to pick out a backpack for school. Then we brought them to this place called Jump'n Gymn. They got to play there for an hour while Hugo and I shopped. Alarm clocks were high on our list of priorities as school starts at 7:45 and we have to walk about 20 min to get there.
This afternoon Hugo met our RT. He is in charge of our area and we need to pay him $25,000 Rups per month for "security". It is important to meet him soon after you arrive and you have to give him copies of your passports.
I met with Christiaan's teacher this afternoon as well. She seems like a very nice energetic person. She is very open to learning how to use the FM and to do what is best for Christiaan. This is very encouraging to us. The kids are very excited about school tomorrow. We have found out that there is also a preschool there for 3 and 4 year olds. Hopefully we can get Marc in there when he is 3. This morning he put on his hat and backpack and asked to go to the bus stop.
Later on we met some of our adult neighbours. They were very interested in us and asked lots of questions. They really wanted to see Brynne and hold her. Everyone here is very interested in the kids. They especially love the red hair...
This morning as well, I tried to show Ibu Tati how to use the laundry. There was a bit of a problem. The hose from the water reservoir to the machine didn't stay attached and there wasn't enough pressure to push the water up into the machine. So Ibu Tati ended up using a bucket to get water into the wash tub. Just after supper our landlord actually showed up with a piece of pipe and a saw apparently to fix the problem. Gotta love it, it only takes two things to fix that problem? Anyways, they need more parts (yeah...) so he said he would come tomorrow. They need to install a switch up on the roof that you turn on and that will activate the pump down below which should give enough pressure to push the water up. As it turns out we have a well. I guess that's better than getting the water from the river/garbage dump below us...
Tomorrow we hope to get a cell phone and join the millions of others around here who have one glued to their ear...
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Welcome to your new life..the adventure has begun. A little different than you expected? (It's like reading a good book so far) It's a good thing you are both relaxed and up for a challenge. Could you imagine the Hoff's trying to figure out the water pipe issue? (-: I'm sure all of you are looking forward to school starting and some routine. No sleeping in! We'll be praying for you guys and the adjustment ahead. I'll email soon. Missed your presence at Faith's birthday party this year. Love from all of us.
Aunt Frieda here.Boy oh boy,interesting reading.Sure sounds like a great way of life.All the things we take for granted here in Canada,sure sounds abit primitive there.It is a beautiful day here today--28degrees and sunny.Just got home an hour ago from work.Went this morning at 3:00a.m.Will take a nap this afternoon.It does have to be interesting though --this new way of life.Sure a growing experience.Nice that youse are meeting some people in your neighbourhood.Watch out for little Brynnie though--next thing you know someone will want to keep her and I sure would love to see her back in Canada in a few years.SaW Iris yesterday too.She is soooooooo CUTE too and starting to do alot of talking.We say;"I love you soooooooooo....."and she says,"much!!!!!!"She adores her dad and Karen told me she cries every morning when he leaves for work.Gerry and Karen are doing good.I gave them your greetings.so tomorrow the children go to school?????That should be exciting.Actually how long will youse be living there then before going further?Well,I best go clean the birds and watch the news and then NAP!!!!!!!!!Will continue to pray for youse in your new environment and all the adjustments that come with it.Luv you ALL xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Hallo indo's
erg leuk om te lezen hoe het met jullie gaat daar, tjonge jonge dat zal wel even wennen zijn hat ik zo gedacht. Fijn dat jullie goed en gezond zijn overgekomen.
Wij zij inmiddels ook weer terug van vlieland, hebben het heerlijk gehad, lekker kunnen uitrusten echt vakantie dus. De kinderen hebben zich ook prima vermaakt al heeft dat wel even geduurd.
Maar het was in iedergeval weer heerlijk om terug te zijn op vlieland, jeugdherinneringen komen dan weer naar boven.
Op onze laatste dag op vlieland namen we 2 kinderen van de kennissen die na ons in onze tent kampeerden mee naar het strand, zodat zij even boodschappen konden doen. Waren we toch een van de kinderen kwijt geraakt op het strand, een meisje van 6 we hebben haar anderhalfuur lopen zoeken, zenuwslopend was dat. gelukkig vond de strandwacht haar weer op de camping, rustig opzoek naar ons. gelukkig maar.
Dat was even een korte beschrijving hoe onze laatste uren op vlieland waren, vergeten we niet gauw weer.
nou mensen een goede tijd gewenst daar en tot horen. of lezens.
God bless you all
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