FIRST DAY OF WORK IN JOBURG

Office building where Operation Hope is located

I've just finished my first day of work with
Operation HOPE in their office in Johannesburg.
Here is a photo of the office, with my associate
Tshidi (pronounced seedee).  The Peace Corps driver picked me up from the guest house in Pretoria and brought me to the hotel I am staying in for a few days until I can get into an apartment.   The hotel is very modern and western...quite upscale from where I've been the first week, with all the usual amenities of hairdryer, coffee maker, gym, pool (outdoor and solar heated).  Nice!      

Coffee cup, cactus, card to welcome me

 I was warmly welcomed by Tshidi and the country director, Delores.  They presented me with this gift.

We have a team meeting every Monday with the program person in Capetown, and I will likely spend at least a week there a bit later to learn of their culture and situations which are quite different from this area.  Lots to learn, and I look forward to it!

Pretoria "backpackers" guesthouse

Joburg hotel room