Tea, Tea, and more Tea

Yesterday we had a jam-packed day. Our morning was spent prayer walking on another university campus-- it is a new campus and has been growing by thousands and thousands each year. While waiting to eat lunch, our girls were approached by two female students who invited us to drink tea with them. We were so excited to have the opportunity to really connect with students close to our age and ask questions about school, life, and boys : )

We had eventful bus experiences including a belt that broke and having to move to another bus. We traveled through a less wealthy part of town. And other things we will just have to tell you when we see you!

The ladies were invited to have tea and snacks in a traditional home--this is VERY unusual!! This was an amazing opportunity to see first hand how many of the more conservative people in this city live. Though we had a language barrier, we laughed with one another and developed a friendship. As the meal progressed, we all became more comfortable.

We ended the evening by attending a weekly tea time, where students can come and practice their English with native English speakers. We talked about movies, sports, culture, faith practices, and food with people from all over the world.

It was truly a day to dig deeper into the psyche of the people who live in the city-- your students are learning to ask questions, listen, and understand what it means to be a citizen of this city.

We have started our last day, almost ready to pack and head home. We hope to blog one more time!