7-22-10, Thursday
J We were serenaded by a lengthy dog fight so for some of us the night was short.
This was a travel day…we checked out of the Chani and headed to a short stop in Illembula. Cayla visited with her companion congregation and the rest of us wandered behind the building to view a church coop for pressing sunflowers for their oil. They use the oil for their families and also to sell for some income.
We then traveled to Brandt to visit the Upendo Sisters and the well at their site in Brandt. We saw school children at the primary school. The Sisters run a pre-primary school.
Then we were back on the bus for our trip to Igumbilo. It was so exciting to see the sign to the girls’ school. We were greeted and ushered in to sign the guest book. We then went to our luggage and began unpacking the microscopes. The girls had gathered together in front of administration building and we stood on the steps for the presentation of microscopes, laptops, and recorders. The girls then sang for us and responded. Mama Lwendo introduced the faculty and we adjourned for lunch.
Bruce H, Gail H., Cayla, Gail B, and Colleen were shown the nyumba where we will stay for the next 10 days. I daresay we had some group members that were wishing they were staying here!
We bid goodbye to the other travelers and moved into our home away from home.
Colleen Last
Thanks for your posts, Colleen! I can picture right where you are on some things and some sound like 'new' spots. Can't wait to hear more when you're home. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletePlease tell Gail B. "hello from Cherokee". Been praying and thinking of you all. It seems that all has been going well, and I pray that continues. Be safe!
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