mwauka bwonji!(good morning in Nyanja)
we have all arrived at Pioneer Camp in Lusaka safely!! We were happily welcomed by a beautiful African sun rise! We spent most of the day getting situated in our new cottage-like house in Pioneer Camp, a rustic but charming community. All of the girls spent some time at the kids sized pool soaking up the sun. We also were surprised to find in vast undisturbed land of Zambia a super sized mall fully equipped with fast food chains (none of which we had heard of) and many other clothing stores. This was almost like double culture shock because we never expected to find parts of Zambia that were so Americanized and developed. Earlier tonight we began to unpack all thirty bags of luggage, containing laptops, chargers, donated clothes, books, shoes, etc., and sorted them into the younger kids school (Birdland) and the high schoolers. I must wrap this up because it has been a long day and it is time to enjoy Wanda's cooking and get some sleep!
Until next time,
Paulina
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*Our itinerary (right-hand sidebar)
*Links to people and places we visit (below)
*A news feed from the Zambia Times (bottom of page)
Students of Birdland School
2011 Zambia Itinerary
25 June: Meet at SAAS at 3:00 PM for airport departure
27 June: Arrival at Lusaka International Airport
Grocery shopping, settling in to Pioneer Camp.
28 - June- July 1: At The Birdland School
2 July: Depart on safari--
*July 2 - 4: Mwamba Bush Camp activities.
*July 4 - July 6: Bush camps in Kafue National Park.
*July 6 - July 9: Chobe National Park (Botswana).
*July 9 - 11: Victoria Falls, Livingstone (at Waterfront Lodge campsite).
*July 11: Return to Pioneer Camp, Lusaka.
12 - 16 July: Computer training and other activities at Munali Schools, Lusaka.
17 July: Leisure day at Pioneer Camp
18 -- 23 July: Visits to Northmead Market, more Birdland & Munali Schools visits, shoe-giveaway at Waterfalls Clinic, and visit to the Mother of Mercy Hospice.
24 July: Leisure and packing for return home, at Pioneer Camp.
25 July: Depart Lusaka International Airport, with overnight stay in London.
26 July: Arrival in Seattle.
27 June: Arrival at Lusaka International Airport
Grocery shopping, settling in to Pioneer Camp.
28 - June- July 1: At The Birdland School
2 July: Depart on safari--
*July 2 - 4: Mwamba Bush Camp activities.
*July 4 - July 6: Bush camps in Kafue National Park.
*July 6 - July 9: Chobe National Park (Botswana).
*July 9 - 11: Victoria Falls, Livingstone (at Waterfront Lodge campsite).
*July 11: Return to Pioneer Camp, Lusaka.
12 - 16 July: Computer training and other activities at Munali Schools, Lusaka.
17 July: Leisure day at Pioneer Camp
18 -- 23 July: Visits to Northmead Market, more Birdland & Munali Schools visits, shoe-giveaway at Waterfalls Clinic, and visit to the Mother of Mercy Hospice.
24 July: Leisure and packing for return home, at Pioneer Camp.
25 July: Depart Lusaka International Airport, with overnight stay in London.
26 July: Arrival in Seattle.
Followers
LusakaTimes.com
- Zambian Delegation Concludes Mission to Pope Francis’ Funeral in Rome - 4/29/2025
- Government Feeding Over 4.6 million School Children - 4/29/2025
- Tough Measures, Long Vision: Why Firm Laws Like Zambia’s Cyber Act Deserve a Second Look - 4/29/2025
- Reflecting on KK’s Life As Commander In Chief - 4/29/2025
- Safety on the Road: Zambia’s roads and pedestrian safety - 4/29/2025
My mother-in-law (Wanda)is a great cook!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of her, if you see this before she does, please tell her to check email. Children International is trying to set up a meet with her and my sponsored child.
Paulina,
ReplyDeleteHot sun, good company, Wanda's cooking ... it sounds like you're off to a good start. It's so nice to be able to follow your adventures. Give my best to the group and have fun down there.
All the best,
- Pete
P.S. Please send my best to Paul, Alfred, and Olive.