14 June onward - settling in

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June 29th 2010

Published: June 29th 2010

14 June onward - settling in Jambo people! Well, as I write this, I have been in Zambia for almost 4 weeks, which to me is just crazy! I have been a busy camper in that time, and whenever I have hoped to add a new blog, I have had so much to write it is easier to just combine them all into one big one, which I have done here. Anyway, the word ‘jambo’ is hello in Swahili - write that down -... Read Full Entry

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Joe in Zambia

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The story of my Zambian odyssey with the UNHCR. Thank you to all of those who have supported me thus far, from organisation of the fundraisers, to the generous donations, to the packing of my backpack! You are all wonderful people. My blog entries are all located below at the bottom of the page, with the latest at the top. PLEASE come back again, or just subscribe to the posts! Copyright notice The text and photos of this blog remain the copyright of the Author (Joseph). Under no circumstances should the photos or text be used without th... full info

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29th June 2010

Simon Morel
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Jambo!
Hey Joe, Great to read your blogs, keep them coming. Really interesting and glad to hear that it is going well. Re the World Cup, Brazil are looking like winners! Cheers, Simon

29th June 2010

Peta
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Hey Joe! Loving reading the blog - It sounds like you are having the most wonderful time. Although I am confused as to why you didn't think you'd be a novelty. You are a novelty in your native country so surely this is only exacerbated? :) Keep them coming. Especially loving the Totum Tennis story. crack up. Peta xx

29th June 2010

Woodsy
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Inspirational
Fantastic blog mate! Incredibly inspirational and interesting story. Look forward to catching up when your back Mzungu!

30th June 2010

George Simon
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Thanks for the update Joe. Keep them coming, they are amazing!

30th June 2010

jagath bandara
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Hello!!!
Joe! This is really an eye opener and hats off to you to do this your own far away from the comfort in Australia...Keep it up comrade!!!!

30th June 2010

brad
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Incredible mate, Thought that nimble body of yours would dominate twister?? Ha. In all seriousness though learning a lot from the blog really well done mate, stay safe.

2nd July 2010

des kennedy
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Great read . Proud of you. Mum and Dad

2nd July 2010

Oshie
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Fascinating stuff Joe, even for someone who grew up just up the road (a.k.a. Sudan). Keep them coming. Strongly endorse your TV show choices, by the way. Cheers Oshie

3rd July 2010

Lesley O'Sullivan
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Lesley and Phil
Wow! Joe you're incredible - so proud of you and what you're doing. You make some fantastic reading so keep it coming - will definitely see you at the wedding. Take care, luv you heaps, Lesley and Phil xxx

7th July 2010

Ben Burns
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I hope you didn't unleash the killer Kennedy forehand on the totem tennis mate. Those people have seen enough destruction ha ha. Really great blog mate. It's awesome to see and hear about the great work that is being done and give us here in Oz a little perspective on how lucky we are. Keep up the great work bud and I hope the positive aspect of your work isn't overshadowed by the emotionally trying parts as it is definately a noble and inspirational undertaking on your behalf and I hope you can keep doing the great work that you have began. Stay safe mate and look forward to hearing more. Burns

9th July 2010

Steph
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muli shani
Loving the blog, Joe. It is so interesting reading about your experiences. Wish I was in the classroom doing some work with the kids about the experiences of refugees and raise their awareness too. Hope the blog remains online for a good while to come... you are about to be immortalised as a text :)

15th July 2010

Matt Dun
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Good times
Hey Red Leader, great to read your blog, I hadn't been to the blog until now with being in Japan and the surgery, but Dad showed it to me when I was in Mudgee on the weekend. Fantastic work, it must be so hard though to determine whether an orphan is in good hand or not considering the culture, economic and language differences and your inability to investigate individual living conditions. But I'm sure if anyone can do it you can. Looks like it was lucky theirs now Tabsports bet otherwise you may have lost some coin on the world cup. Not long till you home, new song "together in electric dreams'. youtube it! Love - md

21st July 2010

Laura
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Twister
I love the bit about teaching the games they were sent. Teaching kids how to play twister. That's beautiful. However, though I can't see the picture very clearly, it looks as though you should be right hand red... And you are clearly doing left hand green. just saying ;) Stay safe XO L

21st July 2010

Garry McKeown
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Joe,thanks for your blogs....you are contributing in a most impressive way to world peace and justice. And we are praying that you remain safe .... and continue to enjoy. Looking forward to seeing you at the wedding. Garry

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