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Published: August 9th 2011
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Zambia Day 8
Progress on the washroom It's been a week now since we left Canada and the adventures continue here in Zambia. We continue to make progress on the washroom and painting in the existing building but it can be quite a slow process. We don't always have all the materials we need so we end up sharing shovels, buckets and one wheel barrow to do the work. We also have to go and get water from the well when we make the concrete mix. There is always a lot to do. I've been working on painting within the building and also tried my skill at shoveling and mixing concrete as well as fetching water from the bins. I can definitely feel the work in my shoulders, back and the blisters on my hands but it is a kind of workout so I'm happy about that! It's great to do this work alongside the team as well as some of the Zambians also. They seem to be hard workers but so different than the way we would do things in Canada.
The kids continue to be a big part of each day. Yesterday we went to a market in the morning since we needed to wait
Zambia Day 8
The community where the school is. Very primitive homes, kind of like shacks. for some supplies and for the Zambians to finish up framing something so we could continue our work. It was neat to see the city and buy some of the handmade souvenirs to take back to Canada. We went to the school after lunch and worked until later. It gets dark here early (by 6:00) so we can't work as long as at home. We've had some really great meals here and food we are used to so all of us have had no stomach issues which is great.
Today when we pulled up to the school there were not many children around, but within a few minutes they were running across the field to greet us. It's so great to see their happy faces each day. I know many by name, but there are still so many that I still have to ask them what their names. Most of the kids have common names that we are familiar with, but the way they say them can be very complicated. I had 2 boys ask me for my shoes today...hmm...now what do I do? Breaks my heart! Enjoy the pictures!
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