When you are far away from family, it is nice to celebrate the holiday with the PC family. There is one fancy hotel in the Capital, the Grand Palm, (think the Westin or Fairmount with manicured grounds). Forty one of us gathered for the BOTS 8 second annual "Christmas at the Palm" gathering on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Poolside connections, playing cards and some adult beverages made for a great afternoon, followed by dinner at an Indian restaurant (we were the sole diners). Breakfast brunch in the morning and more pool time was well worth breaking the bank of our $250 monthly PC stipends. We all departed back to our villages or in some cases off to another part of Africa for trekking. From Dec 15-January 15, the whole country virtually shuts down, as all the Batswana return to their families, so it is a good time to see the sights.
Merry Christmas all!
Outside the restaurant
It may appear that the Palm was wishing to depict Santa lowering himself down the chimney with a rope. However to the American view, we believe that Santa seems to have put the rope around his neck and has become seriously suicidal. There is only one comment to be made--"Santa, No. The kids are depending on you. Don't kick away the chair!"
Kgosi
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