Village walk (long!)

Last Monday was Kevin's birthday, and we did a special walk together to visit a friend's family in Lulanzi, the nearest village to Kilolo. Batazari came to guide us, and we followed paths through tall Eucalyptus woods, newly planted maize, beans and potato plantations, and stretches of grassland which had some beautiful wild flowers out. We saw several schools with the students having a break on their first day back in 2012. One of them was Batazari's old school, and his sister was studying in another. His Mum cooked us a wonderful meal which gave us strength for the return journey; getting back to our house was quite a relief at around 4pm.

Our school starts back this coming week, so pray that the new headmaster, John Sichone can feel welcomed, and give a good lead to staff and students.

The electricity is still six metres away from connection to our house, and we wait and watch and wonder how long it will take. Weekends in town are still a big part of our lives, catching up with old friends, doing internet, and playing volleyball. Every second Sunday the Iringa Christian Fellowship meets, and it is wonderful to worship in English!