Quick update from Dr. K. in London
I am now on my way home (glad to be returning to my family but was sad to leave — there are still many great things in store!). The students have really bonded with one another — it is a great group! They are in good hands with Prof. Mark Bodamer and his wife, Amber. On-site, are also five students for whom this is a second or even third trip, including our Chelsey — the students have been generous and helpful. Everyone has settled in nicely and are eager for more adventures to come, especially the bush walks with the baby chimpanzees and the upcoming visits from the local village school children. Other than a few minor colds/allergies, everyone is healthy. Today the whole group will go to the nearby village of Muchinchi to join the women at the Fubanzi Women’s Center for a greeting, a meal, and singing and dancing! I will put up a longer post (with pictures!) once I am home. Posting from Zambia proved impossible, but I have asked Chelsey to email me with updates that I can post from home. The students send their love!
June 28th, 2007 at 5:21 am
I am SO glad to hear from you…. We’ve had no emails from Chelsey- taking MUCH longer than it did last year, and just to hear that all is going well, is such a relief. I’m VERY anxious to hear more! I know posting takes time, but it is SO appreciated! Thank you!
June 28th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Thank you- thank you for the update–it’s sometimes difficult as a parent to not be able to hear from your child (I didn’t think it would be his hard!). It’s amazing how much cell phones and e-mail have changed our lives. I am so happy to hear that all is well, and that our group will have many stories to tell (not that I ever felt otherwise). We keep all of you travelers in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the posting, and I especially am looking forward to hearing more and seeing pictures! Stay healthy! We love you!