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Lina Crookshank Joined: August 17th 2009
Logged in: August 8th 2011
Logged in: August 8th 2011
Travel Blog Posts
Ladies in the meeting grass shelter
The ladies of Kasiya held a meeting last month. They cordially invited me to attend this meeting earlier in the month but due to another engagement I was unable to be with them. They insisted I join them and they willingly changed the date to suit my schedule. I thought that was so sweet of them and I felt really honored. The morning of October 16th, 2009 Milika, Shupie and I set out for an hour and half drive to Kasiya, in the village of Chimutu, all prepared to spend the night with the women there. I had the generator and lights to string up for the evening meeting. About thirty minutes into our journey we came across a road side market. We decided to stop and buy some vegetables to contribute to the meeting. Twenty ... read more
The decorated truck
We looked forward to joining in the celebration of Mary and Samson's big day on the 3rd October, in Salima. We planned on spending the night so we would make it to the building on time as Ed was officiating the occasion. Weddings in this part of the world, for some reason take place at 8 a.m. Not that they actually begin at that time but that is the time set. I wonder if they are schelduled so early as not to allow the couple time to change their minds. Don't know! Our excitement was shortlived. The night before we got a phone call that one of our very favorite students had died last night. It took us while to figure out that we shall try and attend both. The morning of we hurried and scurried ... read more
Close up of children
Hi Tana, Just trying to set up a travelblog so that I can keep up with my daily activities. I am sending you a short note with a picture so that I can send it on and you can let me know if you got it or not. We have had an extremely busy July but we enjoyed it so very much. Kiana and Katie went around the house, in and out and took pictures of everything. I thought that was funny. I am just going to include a picture of the house as a trial before I do the real thing. Sorry I could not find picture of house but here is one of Katie out in the village. I am really anxious to get this going as I can get this out at least ... read more
