Today we met the king of Lesotho. I never thought that I would ever be able to say that I have met a king, but now I can. We all walked in to the room and sat down into the big black chairs that were lined around the tables. I was shaking because I was so nervous as we sat waiting. Although I was nervous at first, I eventually learned not to be so nervous because the king was very humble and understanding. As Dr. Rosenberg spoke about the projects we are doing here now and the Lesotho Nutrition Initiative he seemed genuinely interested in our projects. The passion he showed in helping his people touched me the most. Unlike with some American politicians, when he spoke to us I could tell there was not a word he spoke that was not true. He seemed proud of all of the work we are doing, have done, and will be doing and called upon us all to be 鈥渁mbassadors鈥� of Lesotho and to spread the word of this amazing country. Dr. Rosenberg pointed out after our meeting with the king that he made a point of inviting us instead of just being scheduled to meet us, and I thought that was cool because I would have thought someone else told him to meet us, but it was his idea. It was the greatest honor to have the opportunity to meet the king of a country that I have learned to love so much in so little time and I鈥檓 glad I got to come on this eye opening trip that I almost missed. Thank you to everyone who has made this adventure a possibility for me. I love and miss everyone at home, but I鈥檓 also dreading leaving this amazing place.
See you all later!
-Ariel