Village rotary

Yup,  that's what you're looking at in the

picture. The village does need a clean up project

... like real bad. So seeing this pin point of

light in total darkness (so to speak), makes

me wonder if I could talk to the guy who built

it. He is seeing things differently than

everyone else.

It has been a busy week and a half. I've
been helping out weighing babies

and this is to basically monitor any malnutrtion. 

We did have one case where the baby 

is 1 year old but weighs about 12 pounds.

So we have the high nutrition food to

give and we will keep an eye on the baby.

Also been out to visit the schools in the

villages. Have been to 5 so far with 6 more

to go. It is kind of crazy and cool at the

same time. All these different teachers and

students to get to know and build their 

trust ... it isn't boring or going to be.

I am starting with one school next Tuesday.

If you're one that is for the under dog

then this place is for you.

This is nothing more than a one classroom school

with seems like, a bunch of good kids.

Not much resources so we'll start a little

tree nursery with moringa. These trees

are used mostly for the nutritious leaves.

It is easy, simple and a break the ice

activity.

Plus, this village is the nicest one I've seen

yet. I mean the layout. Compounds set apart
and the center of town is a small boutique and
place to buy a coffee.

Had another haircut adventure with that dog.

I left the village and thought I was in the 

clear. But here comes the dog ... name is Rex ...

and I'm like ... not again.

Off we go and I am pedaling slower but 

the dog is kind of running up the middle

of the road playing chicken with  the oncoming

motor scooters and the drivers are giving 

me this look.

We get there ... get haircut ... take off ...

and Rex starts chasing goats on the side

of the road just to scare them.

I noticed the dog about half way back 

and met some people riding their bikes

and we chatted till it's time to head off 

the road and take the path in the bush 

that leads to the village.

Guess what ... looked back and no Rex.

So waited for 10 minutes and nothing.

I am thinking oh no, why me. It's not my dog

and I'm going to have to tell the owner his 

dog vanished.

A day and a half ... no Rex ... but he showed up 

this morning. 

Sure is a relief.

But in general it's falling into place.

I've integrated a bit and have my regular

coffee joints, lady I buy peanuts from, two ladies

with different fried doughs and regular

boutique guy. Still more to go with the 

schools but getting accustomed pretty

quick.

So next week we start the trees in the 

little village school house.

Should be really a fun way to begin.