Road Trip
Mma Setho fell ill earlier this year and was immediately transferred from Serowe to Gaborone to access better medical services. My father has never left her side but once a month, the deep-dyed Serowe native cannot resist the urge to touch base with his roots. He can no longer drive long distances and insists that I be his designated driver in the monthly Serowe road trips - just the two of us, for quiet weekend excursions at his beloved home village. Initially this was a chore that took me away from my friends and past time but it has since grown on me and I have come to treasure these trips. After all, my father and I are petrol heads who love the open road, and good music. The road trips also accord us quality time alone and the opportunity to bond and talk about any and everything. On our last trip from Serowe this past weekend, I give him feedback on the honour that was bestowed on me as Master of Ceremony (MC) at my cousin, his niece Unami Pheto (nee Mokobi’s) wedding the previ...