We next met with security officers at the U.S. Consulate to exchange contact information and interview them regarding the current political environment and their recommendations for the safety of our missionaries serving in this area.
As we drove into Durban they were receiving their first rainstorm in 6 months which made the air clean and fresh the next morning. We took a tram ride to the top of the Moses Mabhiba Stadium, completed for the world cup soccer games, for a breathtaking panoramic view of Durban's coastline, downtown and surrounding area. While we were on the observation platform, a young man proposed and she said yes. We caught about five photos of them during this joyous event which Ron emailed to him. In visiting with them we learned he is a Lutheran youth minister--a wonderful couple.
Another remarkable event opened suddenly as the tram returned and through its doors came 37 preschool children and their one teacher accompanying them! Receiving her permission to photo the children, she confirmed they ranged in ages 2 1/2 to 5. When I remarked that she was an amazing teacher, she hugged me. The children were very attentive to their teacher, respectful and followed her instructions--darling beyond description. Notice the newly engaged couple at the left in the picture SMSing their exciting news to family and friends.
Taking an alternate route home we drove north then westward to view the majestic Drakensburg mountain range. Within the park we stopped to admire women weaving grass baskets. This woman is representative of many who sit for hours on the ground creating beautiful handicrafts across Africa. Nearby three other women were seated in the shade weaving, their products available for sale in the sunshine.
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