We're back in Zambia after having the usual always unpredictable Congo experience. Crossing the border today the immigration officials spent an hour pouring over our passports and aha! they found my passport had not been stamped out when I went into Congo. What to do??? They finally decided the clerk who failed to stamp it needed to come fix it. But he was off today. Finally they decided to call him and bring him from home. He ultimately arrived and after hemming and hawing around for another hour we were released. Such efficiency just takes my breath away!
The Wasaidizi health workers were amazing as usual. The Dr. from Kaboka came down to Lubumbashi to meet with us. He said one of their biggest problems right now is malaria. it is especially deadly for the pregnant women who become anemic and hemorrhage during childbirth as well as for the children under 5 who have no immunity. For the cost of $3 a mosquito net can be purchased and a whole family sleep under it. I think we have a new project to pursue!
We visit the Kasompe school tomorrow. They have finished putting new floors in the classrooms and painting the walls inside and out. We understand the parts for the new desks are made but not yet assembled. Things are moving albeit slowly. We're eager to meet with the teachers tomorrow and get an update.
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