This weekend we are heading to Swaziland to Hlane National Park. Mary is being very tolerant of my ever increasing leopard obsession (Toulson family – think Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls shirt). The tree bound big cat has thus far hidden from me and I am growing tired of its games. Keep your fingers crossed for us.
I should also mention an incredible discovery. Last night was the first meeting of the Ingwavuma Half Marathon Committee. After the meeting one of the group casually mentioned that Nelson Mandela had used the toilet in our house. ‘Pardon? The world’s greatest living human used the toilet of number 110.’ I had not misheard. Not only did he sit on our toilet but he also sat on our couch! It turns out he came to Ingwavuma for an ANC rally in 1993. He came to our house to meet the Chief Doctor.
In my excitement I immediately sought our copy of his autobiography. Surely he will include mention of his visit to 110. Alas not. No mention of any rally either. Nevermind. There are plenty of people still here who were present that day who have confirmed the veracity of the story. Surely that puts our property on a par with Robben Island. Best not tell the tourists.
Looking forward to hearing about your Swaziland adventures. Reports of its king choosing a wife in his S'lands' festival was amusingly written about in this week's Economist. The teaching sounds most amusing. An opportunity for many gaffes but that doesn't seem to matter. It'll be interesting to compare sec. school teaching with this past week's primary school pupils.Love Adrienne/Mum
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