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Weather Forecast: It’s hot. Really hot. I would estimate that I expend two thirds of my daily energy focusing on not melting. The remaining third is split between eating, breathing and typing. All our hopes are pinned on the imminent rains, but they seem to have taken a detour on their way to Zambia.
Sports Highlights: The Frisbee tournament, hosted jointly by R&G Events and ZamUltimate, was a huge success. Upwards of 60 people turned out for a day full of incredible displays of athleticism and perseverance. The level of competition was high and many of the games ended in nail-biting overtime. My team, Dark Blue, clawed our way into the semi-finals but our fairy-tale run was cut short, in part by the surgical throwing precision of a fellow Tufts Alum on the White Team. In the end, the Orange Team carried the day after emphatically steamrolling the competition.
(Favorite photo of the day: such raw emotion)
(Tournament participants)
Traffic Update: It’s still slow going on the streets of Lusaka these days, at least for this particular motorist. My loyal Toyota Surf, so scrappy and tough when I first arrived, has been KO’d for about a month now. It’s been necessary to adopt a “wait and see” attitude when it comes to finishing the repairs, and that can certainly get frustrating. Some resolution to this affair would bring as much relief as the rains.
Business News: Lacking a car has created some difficulties in accomplishing all the daily activities I was undertaking before. However, it has created an opportunity to focus on some of my other goals and responsibilities at work. Our Grade 12’s are nearing the end of their secondary school careers (one school has already finished their exams), and their gap year is now right around the corner. Finalizing the program for this next year has become an immediate necessity. It can be a little overwhelming trying to arrange plans for ten people over the course of a year, but I’m really happy with what we’ve come up with so far. I think our students are going to be both active and challenged, giving back to their communities while at the same time preparing for their futures.
Coming up next: The Bat Migration, Thanksgiving in Africa and the KF Mentor Luncheon and Fun Day
I'd love to hear more about the gap year plans and how KF is evolving so please add that to your coming up next!
ReplyDeleteI'm heading to Indonesia in a few weeks and not looking forward to the HOT humid weather... Stay hydrated!
I hope your car gets out of the shop soon, and that the rains come! In the meantime, stay patient and think of it as Nature's way of telling you to increase your ice cream consumption. =]
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