So I had yet more computer troubles.  To fill you in on the gaps, my computer stopped working in December when Kayle's parents came out for a visit.  The warranty had ended about 6 months prior, so there was not much that could be done except to get a new computer.  As you might imagine, this can be rather difficult in Zimbabwe as anything electronic (let alone a computer) is extremely expensive, selling for double than it would anywhere else.  This is due to a couple of reasons, the first being sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by England, the US, EU, Australia, etc.  Secondly, the government has recently been charging ridiculous import duty on items, in some cases 100% in foreign currency.  So, what would cost $1000 USD anywhere else would cost a Zimbabwean $2000 USD because of government greed.

Well, anyway Ken (Kayle's dad) and I had to make a quick trip to South Africa.  We ordinarily make trips over the border to buy ... Read More »

     Mat and I had our faculty evaluation at the end of this term with the head of Biblical Studies, Craig Jones.  The main thing I noticed in filling out the evaluation forms (and what Craig had noticed as well) was that it would be good for me to learn more about African culture, language and people in order to be a better lecturer (as sometimes I've unintentionally miscommunicated things from one culture to another).  So Mat and I decided that it is time that we start taking Ndebele lessons.  Actually, our small group from church (half black African, half internationals) all decided that we wanted to learn Ndebele so one of the guys in our small group, Mpi, has decided to teach us Ndebele.  Our first lesson was tonight where we simply went through the pronounciation of the alphabet. 
     There are 3 clicks to get down: one click like you are calling a horse, the second ... Read More »