Lost in Lesotho

Putting words to my experiences as a PCV in Lesotho and now as an RPCV living in the Midwest! Continuing the journey post PC with a new job and long distance relationship with my boyfriend that is born and raised in Lesotho and that I met as a volunteer!

About Me: I'm a quarter life Midwestern girl that worked with Preschool (ECCD) teachers in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Now as an RPCV, I'm working with a rural school district in IL as a parent involvement coordinator with families with children 0-3.

DISCLAIMER: this blog does not represent the opinions of the Peace Corps or U.S. government.

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jacquelinetipsword@yahoo.ca
September 30
Basotho do not need lawnmowers they just stake their cows and let them go to town.  I think it’s a great idea! Yes there is a cow in front of my house.  This is the very first time I have ever seen this in my yard!  Normally, Bo-Ntate come and use a sickle at my house, because me and my neighbors have a huge yard and it just grows and grows.  The men come and cut it down for fodder for their animals.  Pray for rain, it’s just about time for the rain to start, but everything is so so dry here and the cows are scary skinny!  Poor things! Dad, can we do this in town?  Do you think the Mayor would mind?  But you know this means we have to get a cow or two.  I promise I will take care of them:)

Basotho do not need lawnmowers they just stake their cows and let them go to town.  I think it’s a great idea!

Yes there is a cow in front of my house.  This is the very first time I have ever seen this in my yard! 

Normally, Bo-Ntate come and use a sickle at my house, because me and my neighbors have a huge yard and it just grows and grows.  The men come and cut it down for fodder for their animals. 

Pray for rain, it’s just about time for the rain to start, but everything is so so dry here and the cows are scary skinny!  Poor things!

Dad, can we do this in town?  Do you think the Mayor would mind?  But you know this means we have to get a cow or two.  I promise I will take care of them:)