Shiinda Green Market

Today was the grand opening of the Shiinda Green Market organised by the Shiinda Farmers Marketing Cooperative (and supported by Lumwana Mining Company). The aim is to make this a monthly event where local fresh produce, garden plants, baskets, kitchen utensils, arts and crafts, etc can be purchased. I came home with some pineapples, sweet potatoes, wooden spoons, a knife, two grass mats and a fern. Well done to everyone involved in this initiative. We are looking forward to seeing many more interesting items for sale. Here I am with Loveness Kanchinyi who speaks impeccable English and was very helpful in explaining some of the weird veggies and stuff that our Muzungus know nothing about.

Where are the Boys?

We now have a total of 3 kids in school. Unfortunately for them, they are all girls! Where are the boys? Here Sophie, Emma and Amy are showing off their paper mache bowls they made this week - very useful as hats it seems. Well done girls!

Chomp - Another Update

Last night was the big night. Chomp's strapping was removed to assess the wing and I'm happy to report that it has healed satisfactorily and that no more strapping is required. This means that we'll need to build that "chicken-run" this weekend because Chomp will need some room to run around and get that wing strong again. Come on KB, where's that chicken wire?!