FIELD TRIP FOR GRACE KIDS

We had arranged to take the Grace students to a copper mine in Kitwe, which is a neighbouring city, today; however, we were told yesterday that the mine had cancelled. So, in Zambian style, we quickly re-arranged our plans and so as not to let the kids down, we managed to organize a swimming trip to a local hotel (well actually the only hotel) in Nsobe. Getting everyone organized was a bit of an ordeal as the children do not have their own swim suits (as they really only get to swim once or twice a year) so they are kept a storage room with other clothing and supplies. We finally got everyone suited up and sorted with a life jacket and boarded the bus. The pool was an outdoor pool and was clean and well kept; however, it was VERY COLD!!! The kids didn't mind and had a wonderful afternoon. We returned to Grace, and promptly turned around after dropping the kids off and headed back into Ndola for some shopping and dinner. It was our final dinner before the team leaves on Saturday as the next two nights are booked with events with the children. We returned from dinner and went over to the cafeteria to colour in with the kids. Was a great day.