This is the Maputsoe border crossing where we entered the country of Lesotho. It is a small country surrounded on all sides by So. Africa, like Kansas would be if it was an independent country.
The main export product of this nation is hydro-electricity, generated at several large dams. This is Katse Dam Reservoir, one of the larger reservoirs where the electricity is produced.
This is at the top of Mafika Lisiu Pass at about 10,000 feet altitude. We are looking back on the long, steep, narrow and winding road up to the pass.
Along the road, we see many of the small round huts of the Basotho country people. These homes are called Rondavels. Life seems simple and easy here. No one seems to be in a hurry.
Lesotho is called the mountain kingdom and you can see why. That looks like the Matterhorn in the background. The mountains are spectacular here.
This is typical of the scenery in the mountain country. In the foreground is a corn field. In the center is a hill-side village with the Rondavel homes. In the background, the light colored patches at the foothills of the large mountains are corn fields. As you can see, corn is one of the basic staples of these people.
This is a common sight as we travel in the country. Many sheep, cattle and goats are raised by these mountain dwelling people.
Oh, how this reminds us of Madagascar. Life is good. These two lads are probably heading into town for a Saturday night double-date.
This happens to be laundry day and this is how it is done here in the country. It looks like back-breaking work, but these women seem to be enjoying the social environment at the laundromat. Note the little guy up on the bank, just happy to be there.
This is the Maputsoe border crossing where we entered the country of Lesotho. It is a small country surrounded on all sides by So. Africa, like Kansas would be if it was an independent country.
The main export product of this nation is hydro-electricity, generated at several large dams. This is Katse Dam Reservoir, one of the larger reservoirs where the electricity is produced.
This is at the top of Mafika Lisiu Pass at about 10,000 feet altitude. We are looking back on the long, steep, narrow and winding road up to the pass.
Along the road, we see many of the small round huts of the Basotho country people. These homes are called Rondavels. Life seems simple and easy here. No one seems to be in a hurry.
Lesotho is called the mountain kingdom and you can see why. That looks like the Matterhorn in the background. The mountains are spectacular here.
This is typical of the scenery in the mountain country. In the foreground is a corn field. In the center is a hill-side village with the Rondavel homes. In the background, the light colored patches at the foothills of the large mountains are corn fields. As you can see, corn is one of the basic staples of these people.
This is a common sight as we travel in the country. Many sheep, cattle and goats are raised by these mountain dwelling people.
Oh, how this reminds us of Madagascar. Life is good. These two lads are probably heading into town for a Saturday night double-date.
This happens to be laundry day and this is how it is done here in the country. It looks like back-breaking work, but these women seem to be enjoying the social environment at the laundromat. Note the little guy up on the bank, just happy to be there.
4 comments:
One of those sheep dropped a bag of marbles on the road...
Your camera is amazing! What great pictures. The laundry mat pictures made me laugh. I would hate doing the laundry even more if I had to do it the way they do.
What a wonderful adventure. How much your life has been blessed by your missionary service and how blessed are others because of it too. Isn't it amazing how the Lord builds upon our blessings and experiences. Your first mission has added so much to your second mission. What joy!
What a wonderful adventure. How much your life has been blessed by your missionary service and how blessed are others because of it too. Isn't it amazing how the Lord builds upon our blessings and experiences. Your first mission has added so much to your second mission. What joy!
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