Ward Conference at Kwa Guqa

The Bishop called and asked for some help with his newly formed ward choir.  We left at 6:20 A.M. to make it in time for an 8:00 A.M. choir practice.  The choir arrived at 8:50 and church started at 9:00.  That's called "Africa Time" we were told by the Bishop.  The young Elder from Gilbert, Arizona (Elder Howard I think) was very nervous about the lack of preparation.  I said not to worry, angels will come and help out.  Well, they certainly did or else the Africans just know how to perform.  We began the hymn, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," and suddenly I could hear multiple parts. It was so beautiful!  That's typical of the African, however.  They can't read music but they have wonderful ears and can hear the harmonies.  We were educated about Africa and music.  Stupid in Africa does not mean you are dumb, it means you can't or won't sing.  So consequently, everyone sings out strong.  Relief Society uses no piano and they harmonize with soprano, alto, tenor, and today their was even a deep bass voice from the back row.  It's quite a treat I must say!

Our First Rugby Match

 We watched The Blue Bulls vs
The Sharks.  Here they are lined up to

start.  They say Rugby is like going

to war--it's that serious over here.

A true Rugby player seems to have

no neck.  Just shoulders that attach at

the jaw line.  Rugby is historically the

game of the Whites while Soccer is the

game of the Blacks.

The throw in from the side lines is

quite acrobatic. They lift the player

above their heads to reach the ball.

Perhaps someday Angie will

create a 'dance of the athlete'.
This should definitely be in there somewhere.

The "scrum" is the battle for the ball.
I still can't quite figure it out, but I do
know the ball is not supposed to be thrown
forward.

Again, it looks more like a dance move
to me.  I apologize to all of the Rugby
fans.  It's just one person's opinion.

Finally, the ball escapes and the race
for the goal begins.

If they make it past the goal line, it
is called a "try."  That's worth 6 points
if they make it.

Number 11 (a Black Man) is one of the
top two players in South Africa.













This is the kick for the goal posts.
It's just like a field goal in football and
it's worth 3 points as well.

My opinion:  I like football much better
because it seems to be more intricate
with multiple plays, etc. But, Rugby's
not bad.  It could probably grow on me.
Now I need to tackle Cricket.  Ugh.
Looks pretty boring on TV.