Busting Loose

Site visit with the new volunteers went well. They are all very nice kids. We did have to walk 2 hours to meet the Cheif of Mbowle, Chief Sipawani, but it was worth it. We had a feast prepared in our honor and the Chief was very gracious. He's a wonderful person. Great visit. Plus they had tv so we got to watch Judge Judy and Passions (from 4 years ago!!!!).

After leaving Mbowle I went to visit another volunteer in Singani East. I enjoyed my stay but I got extremely sick. I seriously contemplated going home for the first time! It's not a good feeling to get sick in a rural setting. I will spare you the details, but let me say that it was not a pretty site!!!!

Right now, I'm in Livingstone about to head back to my village. I have been gone for over a week and my homestay family is worried about me. But, sometimes you really just need a break and to be around other volunteers. I will be in Lusaka from July 17 - 24th for In Service Training to get more on the job training. Then back to Livingstone for a Workshop paid for by Changes 2 (a program under USAID). AND....Me and the other RED volunteers from Southern Province will get to have lunch with US Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings. This will be the highlight of my time here so far!!!!!!! This is awesome.

Will talk to you all soon. Love you all.

Kim