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The Gift-Presentation Dance

Posted October 31 in Lesotho

After the chief’s wife had welcomed us and everyone was introduced, the residents of the village presented us with gifts …

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Introducing….

Posted October 30 in Lesotho

After the welcome speech, members of the team introduced themselves:

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Meeting the People

Posted October 28 in Lesotho

Traveling in Lesotho, you soon learn the customs of the people and how warmly they greet visitors. Most visits include …

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Shepherds of Lesotho

Posted October 27 in Lesotho

Once you are well outside the main city area, the landscape changes and shepherds become familiar sights. They are everywhere …

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The View From the Car Window

Posted October 27 in Lesotho

On Friday, our group was given a tour by the local World Vision team of an area south of Maseru. …

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Wheel Barrel Water Boys

Posted October 26 in Lesotho

Once you leave the city, everything changes. The landscape is dotted with seemingly randomly placed homes made of concrete building …

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Maseru

Posted October 26 in Lesotho, observations

Maseru is the capital of Lesotho, and it’s downtown bustles with action. The small downtown section is very modern, with …

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First day at Beautiful Gate, cont’d

Posted October 24 in Lesotho

The faces of these children say much more than words can ever express. There are more photos in the gallery.

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Day 1 in Lesotho

Posted October 23 in Lesotho

We had an amazing first day in Lesotho, driving up to the Beautiful Gate orphanage in the schools new van, …

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New Photos in Gallery

Posted October 22 in Lesotho

Random photos from the night we landed…

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