Presidential Visit

On the way to buy parts, we were told to pull over off of the road, as was everyone else.

After ten minutes of cooling our heels, a parade of envy-inspiring late-model Land Cruisers blasted past at speeds wildly inappropriate to the setting. There must have been 35-40 vehicles. I guess everyone wants to feel important and takes their own car/entourage.

I'm told it is the President, on her way to give a speech at the local hospital - a new and oddly Hampton Inn looking place in Mindikani.

As I was parts-shopping her address was on the TV. People seemed mildly engaged.

It was interesting to see that politicians' self-importance transcends international borders.Read more