Summer Time is Here!

I hope I find you well today. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere the long awaited summer time is finally here. I know I am making a big deal out of a simple change in the seasons but out here this really is a big deal. I am in Michigan and we are in the cold for about 3/4 of the year. When summer time finally comes around we try to maximize on the sunshine, longer days and the higher temperatures. Summer time is when we can attempt to lead lives that resemble what we were used to in the Zimboland. The main event is the barbecues popularly known as Gochi-Gochi. These are social gatherings where we get to mingle with fellow Zimbos and enjoy Mereki style food - Sadza, steak, sliced tomatoes, onions and cucumbers.

Summer time is also a time when we can enjoy Zimbabwe's favorite pastime - soccer. This is a time to get some exercise and for a moment forget about the shifts. There is also a tendency for most weddings to be hosted in the summer time. Let me know how you celebrate the summer in your area....