A Day of Celebrations!!!!!!

The Zambian Soccer team beat Ghana today and Zambians are so excited.  After winning the Africa’s Cup back in February, they seem unstoppable.  I certainly hope that is the case!

Today is also Ian’s 15^th birthday.  Our traditional celebration is to go into the bush, to Jordan’s Rock for a wienie-roast and smores.  Sue Calder worked hard to pull it all together and Ba Leonard and Harold made him this great cake.  There was little left but it sure was great.  We always build a fire up on the rock and watch the sunset.  The photo is above.  Ian’s friends, David and Darrel came but I think we intimidate them.  After the cookout, they invited Ian back to Eric’s Place and doused him with water.  Ian expected it since this is the Zambian way of greeting birthdays.  David and Big David held him while George carried the bucket (bigger then he was).  It was a good day.

This morning we headed back to Choma.  Dixie got some great pictures and I’ve included one here. This stall is selling capenta [kəˈpɪntə] or dried fish.  This is not the most pleasant smell in the world but a staple eaten with nshima.