The Adventures of Flat Carter (written for my nephew, Carter)!

Flat Carter began his long journey from Crested Butte, Colorado, to visit Aunt Wendy in South Africa early one morning. It was cold when he left Colorado but he knew it would be HOT in Africa.  His journey was only supposed to take a few weeks but instead it took many long months. Flying over the Atlantic Ocean took a LONG time! But, Flat Carter finally arrived safe and sound in South Africa and he was ready for his big adventure.

But first he had to get clean (he smelled pretty bad after that long flight)? So, Aunt Wendy gave him a bucket bath of course. She filled her big blue bucket with water and poured it over Flat Carter to get him squeaky clean.

Aunt Wendy and Flat Carter then walked down the long dirt road to visit the children at the center and greeted people along the way. “Dumelang!” Flat Carter learned to say (this means “Hello”). When they arrived at the center they played all day.  On the walk home they saw a donkey along the road.

Flat Carter wanted to ride on the donkey but Aunt Wendy didn’t think this was a good idea. They saw goats, chickens, and many cows, When they got back to Aunt Wendy’s house it was time to eat pap (everyone eats pap here -  I can't believe you don't know what it is)? Flat Carter loved eating pap because you get to use your hands. It’s been a busy day and it’s time for Flat Carter to go to sleep. But don’t forget to get under the mosquito net, Flat Carter! Tomorrow more adventures await you in beautiful South Africa. O robala gabotse, Flat Carter!