Tuesday's lessons FROM the Sisters

Today we had a wonderful red juice made from the petals of a rosela plant. They said it has health benefits as well as tasting good. S. Maxsensia told me they use the seeds to make cooking oil, as well. I saw some growing last week, and when I went to take a picture, it was already harvested. Fr. Mukasa came by and showed me more plants growing in another area outside the Mission walls. The pictures show the plants.

I learned another lesson today. There are lots of crawling creatures here. You just get used to them and the lizards--unless the ants are marching in long lines into my room! Of course, I have bug spray with deet. But, wait! S. Amani brought some powder to spread around. It takes care of the ants and smells good and no harsh poison. We can learn a lot from our African friends!

Fr. Mukasa and the rosela plants

close-up of the plants

S. Amani spreading powder to stop the ants

powder on my doorstep and no ants!