We were awakened by the sound of monkeys fighting and the smell of crocodiles. (Not a nice smell.) Only in Africa. Our lodging is on the shores of Lake Kariba. It's nice but at night you don't go down to the lake. We have a lot of monkeys by our huts, there are frogs and lizards living in the showers, Banana trees are growing a few feet away, and we've already seen some crazy looking spiders.
Yesterday we finished painting at Muuka, the clinic looks GREAT!! The people greeted us with singing and we sang to them as we drove away. Music really is a universal language. There were a couple of people who kept thanking and thanking us for what we had done there.
Some of the kids had the opportunity to help them butcher a goat (an optional activity, I sure wasn't going.) That evening we BBQed it. Today we move from Muuka to Maamba and will start painting the orphanage this afternoon. It should be a little cooler than yesterday's 45 degrees.
Before I left my Masters Technology prof showed our class a short video on the spread of technology around the world, and wouldnt' you know it, here in this little village was internet. I was even able to Skype my sister in New Zealand to say Happy Birthday. Well, gotta go.
Please leave us a comment. They mean A LOT to the kids on our team!!
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It's great to read about your adventures in Africa and to be able to communicate all around the world!
It truly is a small world after all!
Thanks for the birthday greetings!
Hey Bruce and KCSAfrica2007 team! Sounds like you're having an amazing experience. Yeah, it really is a small world but with such diversity and unique qualities everywhere you turn. Enjoy the differences in culture, food, work, and play... and keep those posts coming.
Hi, it's great reading your blog. How fantastic to be able to be there in those exotic surroundings. Love and prayers to you all from Sunridge!
Hi Bruce and Niki,
What a great description! Who knew crocodiles smelled bad? Makes sense though. Annie and Ben were intrigued by this. We are praying for you guys. We will continue to check the blog for updates and how to pray specifically. My parents are coming today instead of Monday. Hurray! Thanks again for the use of your house.
Love you guys!
Jo, Gord, Annie and Ben
Wow, that sounds very exciting with the monkeys and all. I was talking to someone the other day who had been somewhere with a lot of monkeys around and she said they couldn't go out with anything shiney because the monkeys would jump on their back and try and rip it away...like jewlery etc. Do your monkeys there do that?
45 degrees ugh! How do you handle that?! I thought it got hot in Kelowna!
It's great to hear how blessed the people were after painting the clinic, makes it all worthwhile.
Love hearing all about the trip. Thanks for the great blogs. We are praying for you all.
Liz and Harold
hey everybody! i really think that its amazing the way God is working in all of your lives! You guys are sooooooo lucky to be doing this! I wish I could go to Africa, it seems so awsome!!!!!!Im praying for you all! I hope that you guys have more great times coming.
- Jill
oh ya! the post above is by Sean K's sister Jill!
Hi gang! We loved getting your updates-Carly, is your hair still intact after the lions enjoyed their chew?? I bet you are enjoying seeing all those beautiful children.Keep up the wonderful work you are all doing and God bless and protect your coming and going.
PS Carly-BArb Ulrich is visiting with us today and sends blessings!!
Hey Mr.H! Hope you are surviving
the heat... sounds like your having
a great time... with the smelly
crocodiles...cant wait to see some
pictures of your trip.
God bless you all
Hey Everyone!
its great to be reading all of your updates. It sounds like you are having an awesome time.
I look forward to hearing all the many stories, and seeing all of your pictures!
you all are in my prayers!
miss you carly and alanna!
love,
karlen
Thanks so much for keeping us up to date on the happenings in Africa. Amazing how a little bit of paint can make such a difference and be such a blessing.
Interesting Safaria adventures. Looking forward to the details and the pictures.
Keep up the great work and enjoy all your experiences. Let us know how God is working in your hearts.
HV
Now that I've figured out how these comment work here it goes.
Good Morning Africa Team. First of all we're keeping you in our prayers and lifting you up to the Lord for all the work you are doing for others. Keep up the good work. We're looking forward for your update with the water projects you've been doing.
PS: I hope there are no more trampolines to be broken.
Love, Dad and Mama Wiens
Hey Carly ( you know, the one who used to have long blonde hair)
Hi from Uncle Greg & Auntie Col;
Wow, you guys are having a great time over there. We got the blog address from your Grampa. This trip will change you forever. What an awesome ministry you are doing. We are looking forward to hearing more. Keep up the good work.
Love and prayers UG & AC
i love you guys!!! keep it up for god!!!
love you carly and alanna!
Jill K
I should have checked back more often as there have been many updates and you are nearly back home.
It is encouraging to hear of the great work that you are all doing for God in Kenya and the experiences that you are going through.
God Bless, Aaron
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