Hello from Zambia,
Sorry for the delay in writing -- this is now Day 6 as I arrived on the farm last Friday after leaving Toronto Pearson Airport at 8:00p.m. on Tuesday night!
Long trek but worth the trip as it's just as beautiful as I last left it -- in May 2005.
I sit on the veranda writing my blog as I look out at the africa plains, watching the larger than life sun set, with an english tea in my hand. Yes, I'm still the multi-tasker, no matter where I am in the world.
The family has opened their home and their hearts, just as I knew they would. Derry and Mike are in charge while Tony & Jo are back at home in England. Dave, Farm Manager (Derry's son) is here with his girlfriend Ashley plus UK Builder, Matt so it's nice to have new/old friends to hang with.
Most of the farm staff have turned over so I'm sad to see some of my friends have gone -- Wizzy The Cook, Eric The Guard, Ellios The Driver, Albert The Handyman and Silver too! Betty, my maid is still here as well as Lawrence The Treasurer.
Good news is I'll begin new relationships which is what africa is all about! I jumped right into my new job and will write more later on the Sobia project and all it has to offer. I will make it into Ndola to Isubilo on Saturday if all transport works successfully. I can't wait to visit Orphan Street again -- Hannah wish you were here!!
OK, sun has set, must run. I'll write soon. love to hear from you!
Love, Tracey xox
8 comments:
Hi Tracey,
I am very happy to hear from you! I'm glad to hear that yuo're having a nice time so far and i cant wait to read more of your blogs and to see the picture of the kids in Pine Grove kids! I'll talk to you later! Have fun!
Love Always,
Claire xox
Hi Tracey - I'm so glad to hear that you are settled already. I'm so jealous and really wish that I was there with you. Please give everyone my love at the farm and at Isubilo. I will constantly be checking your blog so keep those updates coming!!!
Love Kristi
Hey Tracey.
Glad to hear that you have arrived safely.
Laurie
Happy to hear you made it safe and sound. Miss you already, Colleen and Erik say hello and love your pictures from Africa. Take Care and keep writing. Luv, Deb, Colleen and Erik
Girlfriend how are you? Those are some amazing photos I truly admire the work you are doing there how exciting that takes so much courage & conviction to sell off everything & hit the road like that. Good for you I really admire that about you my friend.
The place your staying at looks absolutely fantastic. Will you be at this location for the entire year you are there or will you be travelling throughout Africa doing your volunteer work? The kids are sooooooo cute!!!
Can't wait to hear more about your adventure. Take good care of yourself.
Cheers,
Kate
Hi Tracey!!
Great to hear you made it safe and you look sooo happy!!
Have fun and keeping smiling – we miss you!!
Cathy, Andy and the girls xx00
Hi Tracey,
You've arrived - how exciting!! A long commute but definitely well worth it. You have a lot of work ahead of you over the next several months and I know you can't wait.
You're an inspiration, Tracey. We look forward to hearing of your adventures while you're away.
Stay well and take care,
Laura, Steve, Emily and Claire
P.S. I see Claire has already sent you a message!!
Hi Tracey,
I'm glad to hear you made it - sounds like a long trip. I read your blog - way to go lady!
We are all good here - trying to get back into the swing of things has been hard - but fun as well.
It certainly was hard to say goodbye at Kath's - knowing that we won't see everyone for a year is tough eh!
Take care Tracey,
Love always,
Gwen and the boys.
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