Today we went home visiting in Kaptembwa and had a very rewarding time. We visited 7 families, taking food and helping out with small amounts of money which were gratefully received.
Families in this location live in one room houses with up to 12 family members. The floor may be dirt or cement and the walls are usually mud on a wooden frame. The mosquitoes are numerous so I am careful to take the malaria medication.
Tomorrow we are visiting another school where Susan began her volunteering effort. It is called the Walk School and is an hour and a half walk from our homestay.
We have been walking a lot and sometimes catch a minibus called a Matutu, licensed to carry 14 passengers but often carrying more.
The weather has been quite warm and humid, with rain building up in the evening. So it's like the mythical land of Camelot where it never rains til after sundown! The rain settles the dust, making life more comfortable.
I've purchased quite a few African souvenirs which are very inexpensive so very affordable!
I'm afraid I haven't been successful yet at downloading photos, they take far too long so will try again next post.