The drive to Siteki took about an hour, then we travelled a half hour of dusty gravel road before arriving at Gogo’s homestead. She was happy to see so many visitors (probably around 20 of us in three vehicles). Many of the cousins, aunts and uncles from the area had also gathered to visit with the urban folks and to eat the lunch we’d brought. Sharon had cooked chicken and rice, while Desiree’s group had prepared pap (cornmeal mush). Plus, we’d brought meat to barbecue (or “braai” as it’s called here). We were a little worried that we wouldn’t have enough food for everyone, as so many had showed up and no one local seemed willing or able to contribute to the meal. But, we rationed out the food and ended up having more than enough. Sharon also brought Gogo some staples for her pantry.
The photos attached include a view of the homestead neighborhood (so to speak); Sharon and her Gogo dancing for joy soon after we arrived; the men preparing a fire for the braai; Sharon and her sisters serving up lunch from the bed of the van; a very hungry dog (most dogs in Swaziland are skin & bones) hoping for scraps -- I gave it some, of course.
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