Yesterday was interesting. I walked around the University of Zambia grounds. A certain Effie Jele (who is also staying at the Zebra Guest House) who is with the National Farmer's Union and no fool stated it had been good, but was now a little rundown. It was!
The medications from Health Partners International were put to good use, as we (Dr. Brian Kongolo and I) ran a clinic at Flying Angels. 100 people in 4 hours. Malaria, TB, AIDS - just a matter of course. It was seriously dark when we left. Benard took us back in his automobile; right at the entrance of Ngombe there was a hell of a bang and the car would no longer drive. It was teeming with rain there; I was approached a group of drunk lads who wanted "5 pin, boss" (about 6 dollars). Fortunately, a taxi showed up, along with Mr. Ziemba (the caretaker of Kondwa), and all was well! We returned to Zebra house by taxi; Benard stayed until 2300 hours and got someone to guard the car overnight. The Left front suspension gave out. I was tired!!
We went to the Arcades shopping centre; I indulged in a burger, fries, soft ice cream and ultimately a Mosi beer. By 0300 hour, I was feeling a tad dizzy; today I have had a steady fever all day. It was nice to sit in the hot sun and doze while Joan and I were teaching Jess to play bridge and hearts. Needless to say, she did rather well.
This afternoon, we attended an AIDS networking meeting at Care International. Tomorrow afternoon we are going to do a little home visiting in Kondwa, and we are renting a car at the beginning of the week to check out Kasisi Orphanage and Agricultural Training Centre, out near the airport.
According to Effie, one can exist on 4000 Kwacha daily ($7); a newly hired chambermaid will be getting 100,000 Kwacha per month ($30).
Maarten