So today’s update is pretty short. It rained all day. Being in the townships while it is raining is a bit depressing. Before, when the building owners and principals would tell you that there was a leak, you would note it and move on. When it is raining, you actually see the leaks. All of them.
Matt and I have decided that actually judging the buildings is the worst part of our job. We love going to the townships, and I personally love never being in the office. Judging these buildings, as if I have any right or expertise, does weigh on you some. We’re basically in charge of deciding how urgent a need is. They’re all urgent, but we have to rate them, from one to five, on how quickly they need to be fixed. “Your leak is only a two, because this other crèche’s leak is so bad that the ceiling is caving in. I know that it is leaking, and your children are cold and wet, but there are worse ones.” We don’t actually have these conversations obviously; so much as we play them out in our heads when we rate them. As I said, it will weigh on you after awhile.
I did have a funny experience with our guides today. We went to Nando’s to get lunch and I got Hot flavored chicken. After I’d finished eating, they both looked at me and go “why don’t you cry?” At first, I wasn’t sure what they meant, then I realized they meant that the chicken didn’t make me cry. I told them that I’ve had Nando’s a few times and that it no longer really bothers me, but that it had made my eyes water in the past. They just shook their head and go “young people.”
Well that’s about it for today’s update. I hope everyone back home is doing well and having adventures of their own. Bye everyone.
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