Winter at Mid Year

Winter in Johannesburg is surprisingly cold due to our 6000' altitude. However, since this is the dry season our June and July days have been blue sky clear with virtually no wind.

Each season different produce ripen; currently oranges are available seemingly everywhere. Along the roads and in the markets bags like these sell for US$2-3.

Wheelbarrows are a favorite way to transport many items along the roadways.







We have had a quiet month staying close to Johannesburg as World Cup games have been played throughout the country. This has been an exciting time for South Africans who have thrilled at the opportunity to host and celebrate with the world.

Each Friday employees and senior missionaries at the Area Office participated in activities, showing their support and enthusiasm for the soccer (which they call football) games. This was our version of the diski dance. The fun enjoyed by many in the office camouflage their Sunday callings as bishops and stake presidents.



For a Saturday getaway we drove two hours north and hiked in the Tswaing Meteor Crater which is similar to the one in Arizona. It was a pleasantly warm day.



Ron and I have been assigned to be an advisory couple to the Young Single Adults, men and women ages 18-30, in our inner city ward. The past two weeks 22 and 26 attended in their Sunday School class. Many of them speak multiple languages and are a delight to be around.