Midsummer Random: Day 7 Harare: Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Today we all got some much needed rest, and ate our breakfast slowly. It was so nice to have an extra cup of coffee before having to be somewhere. Since our flight wasn't until 6:45 pm, the 6 of us left got taxis and went to the Avondale Market. We were warned to haggle, as they will try to cheat you. Haggle we did, and we got some awesome deals! There was a small eatery in the corner, which we were adventurous in eating. No untensils, you had to eat with your hands. Maria was grossed out by all of it and claimed we were all going to get food poisoning. At least we would have a good story to go with it! They gave us chicken, a gravy mixture, greens, and sudza, plus 2 drinks for $6. Sudza is similar to grits, but has more of an actual taste. It also can hold a form, as you roll it into a ball and pick up the greens. Yum. Unfortunately for Maria, we didn't get food poisoning. After our morning at the market, we had to head back to the lodge and pack. I didn't want to leave. Anna came by to say goodbye, and thus started some tears. Then we had to say goodbye to the rest of our mini family and Niel took us to the airport. We picked up a couple of brothers who were leaving as well. A sad time. I hate to leave, but I'm glad for the friendships I have made. I know they will be ones I keep in touch with through the years. At the airport, I had some coffee and a yogurt parfait. Then we boarded our plane to Joburg.