The Kalahari Desert gets its name from the Tswana/Setswana word Kgala meaning "the great thirst", or Kgalagadi, Khalagari, or Kalagare, meaning "a waterless place". The Okavango River is the only permanent river that flows through the desert. During the rainy season (October through April) temporary rivers such as the Nata and several tributaries which flow … Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: waterless place

Today, we both ran a half-marathon in Ridgecrest, NC as fundraiser for our outgoing fund. It was our first endurance race and we finished well. We might be able to keep up with the San for a while. Thank you for all who gave and prayed for us!!! Persistence hunting is a hunting technique in … Continue reading A San Saturday: Endurance Running

Sorghum is used for grain, fiber and fodder. The plants are cultivated in warmer climates worldwide. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. Sorghum grows in harsh environments where other crops do not grow well. It is well adapted to grow in hot, arid or semiarid areas. It is usually … Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: Sorghum

When the San were constantly on the move, water was hard to come by. Usually during the dry season their moisture came from scraping and squeezing roots for drinking. Root water was also used for bathing and cleaning oneself.           This past week I (Claudia) learned how to make homemade soap. … Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: Saving Power of Soap