We had a most pleasant time on safari this weekend. We drove 3 hours North to a lovely gamepark and spent 2 1/2 days viewing girafees, elephants, zebras, rhinos and all sort of game with the exception of cats. The accomodations we stayed in were right in the midst of things with the basic comforts and magnificent views and surroundings. Hennie and Beth treated us well, cooking for us and taking us all over. They love the parks and have great knowledge of them.
This morning it was back to work. Hennie and Bill and I met and it was felt that there was still much organizational work to be done in Thokomala Nahti before actual planning of the mother's lodges could be accomplished. Hennie will pursue some fund raising for start up capital and to hire a director. Bill felt that he could accomplish further things by phone and email, and has decided to leave us tomorrow. He will be missed.
Larissa and Jamil went to observe an activity specialist and came away very impressed. We then went to attend rounds in the pediatric ICU. Very unusual and interesting cases and things we do not get to see in the US very much.
This afternoon we went to meet with the Westville Rotary Club. They presented some of their projects invovlving working with orphaned youth and population control and counselling projects. They expressed gratitude for our support in the past and were a very enthusiastic club.
Marty
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