The Fourth of July in Johannesburg

Yes, there is a 4th of July in Africa, but only the Americans celebrate it. We gathered for a barbeque at 3:00 but it was too cold to be outside so we met in the patron housing canteen. Here we are with our neighbors and friends, Dawn and Mike Wright.

The decorations were festive and the food great! Barbecued chicken, baked beans, a variety of salads, zucchini casserole (my contribution) and brownies, cookies, and apple and pecan pie. I was shocked to find some Campbells cream of chicken soup that morning at our little store and bought every can! (They were about $3 each and there weren't many. It was worth it to have that old home flavor!)
Later 10 of us met for a rousing evening of Mexican train (dominoes). Then, best of all, we were able to talk to Stef and Matt and Anita and some of the grandkids before we went to bed. Wow, what a day. Hope you all enjoyed your 4th as well.