Our last day

It is hard to believe it is our last day in Zambia.

The workteam has been working very hard. Besides the training program, there has been building of mosquito net structures, drapery sewing, helping in the clinic, etc.

This morning we had a "graduation" party for the participants in the training program. It was fabulous. The students had 100% attendance during the 4-day classes, and they all came to the graduation. There was cake, and punch, and they all received gifts and a certificate of completion. This was an important thing for them as the Zambian government is requiring this training for all orphanage workers.

It is hard to describe what is going on here - but it is wonderful. They don't have the abundent crops that we have, but they have figured out how to combine them to get the nutrition they need. The people on the farm and in the orphanage are generally very healthy which is a good sign. Other than the HIV situation, of course, which is a huge problem in all of Africa.

We look forward to telling about our experiences and how we can continue to help these wonderful people when we return.

We have to sign off now - our ride will be waiting. We hope to write again soon. Tomorrow morning we leave for Chobe . . . and some relaxation time before our return home.

The Rotary Club of Livingstone wishes everyone there well - and we we will return soon.