I can't believe that we leave for home in less than 48 hours. Our time has flown by here...mostly good, but some tough times for sure. Through thick and thin the group has persevered for sure. Probably the hardest thing for us lately has been the near constant power outages. It's going to make packing and cleaning a bit more of a challenge. When we tell people here about the power problems, they say, "Well, this is Africa." True...
This weekend we had some great classes with the kids in Nima. Saturday we did a studio portrait day, which we realized none of us brought a digital camera that day so we have nothing to add for it until we get home. The kids from Nima helped operate the slr film cameras (for the first time really) and also dressed up for the camera and dressed up some of our group too for good measure. I can't wait to see the film.
Yesterday we had a fun class too and Bethany taught them how to do an Acrostic puzzle as part of her project that you will all have to see when we get home. I think we have been getting a lot of great images here from from all the students.
We have added extra classes to spend as much time as possible with the kids here. It's going to be sad leaving Nima tomorrow evening. I am really proud of what our group has done here with these kids. I really feel like so much of what Jamie and I hoped for with this trip has been coming to fruition. I encourage you all to keep checking back here even after we return for more thoughts on our trip!
Thank you all for reading and being a part of this trip.
Erik
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Dear Erik and Jamie,
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This trip helped the kids to have a different view of the world around them. Just reading all of the blogs (two or ten times) gives me this strong impression of changed lives in all of you. Thanks to all of those who have contributed in any way to this trip.
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