Two more houses done,
And Steve's been teaching football cause
You've gotta have some fun!
We've had another successful week, completing 2 more houses, each a good half an hour's hike up and away from where we are.
Gredd has been nominated as our apprentice, and he's learning well so he will know how to fit the systems when we have gone.
Even when we are scientifically testing the direction of the gutter we try to conserve the precious water...
It has become the custom for us to receive a chicken from each family as a thank you for our work, and we seem to provide good entertainment for the children who come to watch.
On a sadder note, a lady in her 60's passed away after a long battle with AIDS, and as we are now accepted as part of the community we were invited to the funeral. The ceremony and burial is at the house of the deceased the day after the death, and the whole community turns up to show their respect and give food and money to the widower. The many speeches were followed by singing and dancing, and a celebration of her life. Many people spent the night at the house, sleeping amongst the trees anywhere they could find a space.
Things are back to normal now and next on the agenda is to paint the outside of the school!
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