Hello friends and family!
The group has had a wonderful first few days in our project village, Muungano. When we arrived to the village, we were received with open arms and a warm welcome from locals.
Yesterday, on our first full day in Muungano, students headed off on a scavenger hunt where they interacted with many locals, found landmarks around town, and learned about life in the village. Later, with friends from town, we paid a special visit to magic caves to help pray for rain (currently, there is a drought in this region).
This morning we awoke early to begin work at the school where we are completing a classroom started by last year's Putney group. Students cleared stones and began leveling the ground to prepare for the foundation. By the time our work is done here, we will have built a cement floor and completed the roof.
The weather in Muungano has been beautiful with blue skies (and no mosquitoes due to the drought). Mornings are chilly, but the sun quickly warms the day into the 70s and 80s.
The Mamas are taking excellent care of our group and are nourishing us with traditional (and delicious!) dishes. All is well here and our group is happy, healthy, and getting along quite well.
Until next time!
Baadaye,
Jo and Freeman
