Molo! Unjani?

This past week, kids at the hospital have been trying to teach me Xhosa. Sadly, this midwestern accent doesn't sound quite right trying to click and deep vowel her way through sentences. I'm pretty sure I'm slaughtering the language. But now, I can say vital phrases like, "Amanzi ndiphilile impilo ewe biza amapolisa." Which translates roughtly to "Water I am well cheers yes call the police". (Suffice to say, I've got a ways to go.)

We had our first pool day here, complete with braai (barbeque). Of course the day after it's freezing and windy again. This has been the rainest winter Cape Town has had in more than 50 years. However, the rain is over for the year, and with the exception of today it's heating up.

My camera was dropped by a conjoined twin at the hospital, which accounts for the lack of pictures as of late.
The US aircraft carrier ship is parked in Cape Town. No one has any idea why. It's GIGANTIC, you can see it clearly from the top floor of the hospital, which is at least eight miles away.
Also, you heard it here first -- and now it's true. The ANC has "split", but not very effectively. Mr. Lekota (an ANC dude) has started his own party. I can't remember what it's called... but now Mr. Lekota is an ex-ANC dude. It hasn't been very effective thus far (as far as I know) because he's only taken a small percentage of ANC supporters with him. However, it is expected that their numbers will grow and grow as time passes. It's awkward timing with the upcoming election in March.
And speaking of upcoming elections, how nuts is it in the States right now? The American elections are getting huge amounts of attention HERE. I cannot imagine how inescapable it is there.

Last week, we went sandboarding for a friend's 9th birthday. Just like snowboarding... but on sand. I didn't even realize sandboarding EXISTED, but it makes perfect sense -- the boards were exactly the same as what we use on snow. Finally, a talent I can transfer!

Mmmmkay. 2 mas months...

... see you soooooon!