This morning we were ready to go at 5:10 AM for the trip to Mpulungu, on the banks of Lake Tanganyika. Josephat drove the bus and Richard the Chalice representative came along. Sr Aulxillia, Sr Deodata, Sr Matilda came with us and we picked up Sr Margaret Mary in Kasama.
The road had places where we are sure the holes were 2 feet deep. Josephat artfully dodged most of the potholes and maneuvered around people and animals on the road. The traffic was light, mostly big trucks moving materials between the towns and cities. We had a bathroom break at the convent in Kasama and then continued on to Mpulungu. Just before arriving there, we stopped for sugar cane. The canes are very big and heavy.
We were welcomed very warmly at the Stella Maris Convent of the Sisters of the Child Jesus in Mpulungu. We took a trip around town and down to the fish market at the beach. Someone negotiated for short rides in the fishing boats. And almost all of us took a ride in Lake Tanganyika where some of us nearly went in got a swim. Our boats were low in the water but no rescues were needed.
After a fine supper, the sisters came out singing their welcome with a large three layer cake. Yum!
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On the bus going to Mpulungu, St Matilda in front, with
Sr Hilary next seat, Charlotte behind, Winnie's head,
Sr Deodata and Sr Auxillia and John MacInnis.and Richard. |
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| These young fellows were filling in the pot holes for donations. |
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| Traffic was mainly big trucks |
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| Roadside shops |
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| Wash day and a good swim combined. |
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| Stopping to buy sugar cane. |
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| Our location a the bottom of Lake Tanganyika |
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John MI, Betty Jane, Charlotte, Winnie,
Colleen, Sr Matilda, John Gillies. |
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| Checking out the fish sellers on Lake Tanganyika |
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| Almost tipped |
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| Safe back at shore |
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| Spent some time in this shop |
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| Sunset on lake Tanganyika |
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| The best cake made by St Petronella. |
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