I got back to Stellenbosch safe and sound. I'm really good at driving stick now, just so everyone knows. Although, I am still much more stressed when I'm in town than if I'm away from other cars. Its really fun to drive, actually.
I had a lovely dinner with KP Sam Haylie and Sander for Easter. We started cooking around 1, planned to eat around 2:30, definitely ate around 4. There are just so many things you have to do when you cook a lot of dishes, goodness. It was lovely though. We told stories about our breaks, and otherwise just enjoyed the good food. I learned how to make gravy, too. I'm surprised that its so easy.
After our meal I took a quick nap, and then we went to church. The preacher talked about Shalom, and how Jesus came to bring Shalom. and she talked about being peace makers in the context that we find ourselves in. The elections are coming up soon, and theres been some interesting interpretations of justice by the man, Jacob Zuma, who will almost definitely be the next president of this country. I'll definitely be safe in Stellenbosch, but if you're of the praying persuasion, pray for peace and safety across the country. ANC has a pretty strong arm, and doesn't really like it when people vote for anyone but them. Its not at a national level, but at a local level, especially in poorer areas. Its rough.
but it was cool to hear her say relevant stuff, that also showed intelligent sifting through the news, and also providing some appropriate responses for her congregation to think about. i really liked it.
it was a small church. maybe 20 people there total. not all white. which was nice. but definitely mostly white.