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"Kevin, what's that thing above your shoulder?"

"Oh we get those all the time."

I can't keep away from Kevin these days. We've managed to move from a tented banda into a cosy wooden banda overlooking the river. I just took these two pictures on the webcam as we sit drinking tea in the Neema Crafts Cafe.

Teaching at school comes a poor second in my mind, and I had to gather up all my determination to drive to Kilolo on Monday in order to start the 3rd year Bible Knowledge students off on their 'O' level course. Unfortunately we arrived in Tanzania too late for the form IV to continue with theirs this year.

Please pray for us both as we teach and learn.

flashback

Kevin had a great time with Ella over the Christmas period. She is my sister's granddaughter, and very cheeky!

We didn't spend much time packing as there wasn't too much time to think about it. However, at least we brought the wedding shots.

Thanks to some very good friends we have a couple of beautiful albums and lots of digitals. We're catching up with all our friends here, and enjoying sharing the photos. Praise the Lord for all his goodness!

Kevin is studying hard at Kiswahili. Anne is still recovering from the journey and a 24hr stomach bug. Nice to have an excuse to stay at the Riverside Campsite Language School with Kevin!

Back to Kilolo

Today we had another day in the landrover! After a week's rest in Iringa in which we set up our internet connection (only managed one of them; it is good to have several back-up systems, which we are still working on) and catered for a few other basic needs, we traveled to Kilolo.

I forgot the camera, so this photo is an old one from 2009, but it gives an impression of what happens at the end of every school day; the students all line up for a few minutes before going off to a late lunch.

Recently the school has been going through hard times, so we'd value your prayers for the teachers and students, and of course ourselves as we adjust to a new life style! Kevin starts a three week language study, and Anne will start teaching next week.

A day's travel in a landrover

We flew British Airways overnight to Dar es Salaam on Monday 28th February (this time last week), and spent the next day in a very hot environment!
It was a relief to get to Iringa on Wednesday evening after another day's travel in a landrover together with Bishop Joseph and Lilian. Wonderful to be here at last!

It was good to spend time with our fellow workers, but we were all so shattered from our recent experiences that it was a matter of just getting to our destination, rather than discussing anything en route.

Today Kevin and I both feel a little more human, even after a very busy day yesterday going to a worship service in Swahili first, then one in English, and afterwards visiting some friends for lunch and others for tea.

We really do appreciate your thoughts and prayers. God is Good all the time!