From the Work Team ...

We are fabulous!

We apologize for not posting earlier - or more frequently - internet access is very limited for us.

We do want you all to know that we are fine. Everyone arrived and we are staying healthy.

The weather here is wonderful. It is only a bit chilly in the evenings and mostly because we are driving in game viewers (open vehicles).

The Guest House where we are staying is comfortable with hot showers. Lisa always as great food for us to eat.

The training for the orphanage workers, our primary focus for this trip, started on Monday and has gone VERY well. We have talked about general health, disease, injury and first aid so far. Today we are starting on Childhood development. The orphanage is fortunate in that there is a clinic close. But, much of what we are teaching them they also want to know how to handle at home "in the bush".

We were treated last night to a traditional dinner in Peter's village. Dinner consisted of Nshima, Relish and Somp. There is no electricity in the village - we ate under the stars.

The sky was very dark blue and the stars were brilliant - unlike anything most of us have seen. It is amazing how many stars can be seen when there are few city lights to interfere.

Dan is busy directing the building of mosquito net extensions for the beds in the orphanage. Bob is drawing building plans and helping with design ideas. Mary Anne has been sewing new curtains. Of course, Dr. Chuck, Dorothy, Sharon, Carolin, Amanda and Nicki have been working on the training for the orphanage workers. Austin has helped in the clinic but is a "hit" with the kids since he is tall and they can hang on him like a tree. Chad and Nash have been very hepful with many things - including cleaning up an ant infestation.

A few specific quotes . . .
Austin says "Zambia is fabulous".
Bob says "HELP!"
Dan says "even if our trip was over now, it has been a tremendous experience"
Sharon says "I am enjoying the teaching experience - working with these talented and smart women is a wonderful experience".
Nicki says "This is an incredible way to use our time and talent. They ask so little - and we can give so much".

We hope to post again soon. Saturday we leave the Farm and head to Botswana where we will be in a lodge. It is possible that we will have better internet access there.

Our best to you all from sunny, beautiful Africa!