Today was a day off from ministry. We got up this morning and drove to "Clarens", a little community in the sand stone mountains. We were told that people like Prince Harry and Brad Pitt spend time here. It's basically an artist community. It reminded me of Big Bear village, or even Oak Glen. There were lots of art galleries and souvenir type shops. Most things were expensive. I purchased one painting that to me is beautiful. It shows a couple of African women walking with loads of sticks on their head, and a child walking with them. It is something I saw many times here in Africa, and the color and beauty of this painting seemed to capture that for me. It was a relaxing morning. After that we drove into Bethlehem and had lunch (a pizza!) and looked in some more stores. I am very much anticipating our trip to Johannesburg tomorrow and the fact that this is my last night at the base. I've grown to love many of the people here, but I love the people back home too much to spend another day here. I am thankful for all that I have learned here - the power of prayer being the greatest.
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