Wednesday, May 13, 2009

It's been awhile!




I haven't had internet in a few days and I am waaaaay behind on editing pictures but we will give this a shot and try and get caught up! : ) Hopefully I will be able to post again later tonight, but for now...

We spent Sunday and Monday in Kitwe, which is in the Copperbelt of Zambia. Yesterday we were in Mufulira, also in the Copperbelt and we visited a copper mine. Not only did we visit, but we trudged 5,000 feet below the surface of the earth to explore the mines. This is an experience, and I am sure the team would agree, than can't be accurately described in words or photographs. It was hot, I mean really hot, we walked for what seemed for miles and it was dirty! It was an amazing learning experience with the biggest lesson being in respect for those who work at the mines everyday, for little money.

Not a day goes by with out the much appreciated generosity of our hosts, it has been a humbling experience as we have eaten and drank our way toward gaining pounds! The team started this adventure with the misconception that we would all be slimmer by the end, and thus far, after five meals a day, it looks like they may have to roll us home!


2 comments:

  1. Love the white uniforms, especially the boots!! Very fashionable! Love, Melanie's Mom

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  2. Just want to let you know how much we have appreciated your blog and the fabulous photos! Wow....Bev and I really wish that we could have been with you and travel to all the projects. Is there a way to send you a file to give Blantyre incoming president? We need his signature on an application form.

    Keep the pix and stories coming. Again, we love your photography.

    Vic and Bev Kubik

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