Monday, June 30



Starting point at site #1. One half the team stayed at site #1 and the other half went to site #2.

Pick-axe and shovel work at site#2



Enzo set the example and the pace!

Making progress.

Kathy tackling the pit latrine digging.

Jonna and I with the shovels.



Team togetherness in the back of a pick-up truck. How many team members can you spot? Can you see nine?!



George showing the kids how to toss a frisbee.

Dave in action showing the proper frisbee form.

Teamwork to fetch the frisbee from the roof!




Dave at the end of the day's work.

Botswana facts at a glance

Land locked nation slightly small than Texas that shares borders with South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe
Population: 1.6 million people
Ethnic groups:
Tswana (or Setswana) 79%, Kalanga 11%, Basarwa 3% (also known as San, the Kalahari bushpeople), 7% others
Major industries:
Diamond mining, cattle ranching, tourism
Political structure:
President, vice-president, cabinet, national assembly. Botswana Democratic Party is the party in power with the Botswana National Front the leading opposition party.
Capital: Gaborone
Currency: 1 pula (P) = 100 thebe.
During our stay, about 4.5 pula = USD


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