Celebrating a New President

Edgar Chagwa Lungu was announced as Zambia's 6th President late Saturday night. The city erupted in joyous (a tad bit obnoxious) celebrations. The streets were full of people running around shooting off fireworks, burning tires in the streets (why?), and lots - I mean LOTS -  of honking of car horns!!! It seems to be a strange way to celebrate a new President but it's how things go here in Lusaka. Jacob went to see a movie with a few guy friends and what should have been a 10 minute drive home turned into an hour long drive. The celebratory honking of car horns lasted until Sunday night. Things seem to have calmed down a little today. All in all it was a very peaceful transition.

Here are some pics from the Presidential Inauguration:

Happy Monday (or Tuesday)!

Love,
Libby