This will be our last stop at Arcades before heading of to Mazabuka.

Last night we dined with our second Supreme Court Judge and the head of the Zambian Human Rights Commission.  We enjoyed a fabulous feast and an interesting and entertaining discussion about the similarities and differences between Zambian and Canadian treatment of human rights. 

This morning we had breakfast with Rev. Peggy - who is the head of the United Church of Zambia and again we were made to feel very welcome.

Any hope we might have had of losing weight while in Africa has long ago disappeared.  We have been spoiled beyond belief - but tomorrow we will be back on the build site - and will have a chance to work off some of the calories.  The first group completed three rows of bricks on three of the walls - which took them to the top.

This group will try to complete the three rows on the remaining wall and then build up the gables at each end in preparation for the roof trusses.  We will also have another dozen or so trees to plant.  Surprisingly, the tree planting has proven to be the most difficult job - because the ground is baked clay that resists all efforts with a pick axe or sharp hoe.  Oh my kingdom for a jackhammer!

I will try to check in again after our day on the site tomorrow.

Jane Murray