Friday, October 21, 2016 – Work, play, and wrap-up day…

Our last day in the Mara required more meetings and revisiting projects. Some worked, some took some time off. The medical team continued their training. Keith Leavitt and I went to visit a school that we are planning on helping.

Meeting with the community leaders and the school administration:

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The nursery classroom has 76 children in a small space:

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We went to a Maasai village to see their daily life. Kathy Hager was carrying a load of firewood but could not move more than a few feet:

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Around 5:30, we all gathered on a hillside to watch the sunset over the Mara and enjoy a sundowner. This evening was set aside to honour each of our five drivers.

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Drivers were called up with their van passengers and thanked:

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trip oct 2016 drivers

trip oct 2016 drivers

trip oct 2016 drivers

trip oct 2016 drivers

Juma was thanked for his work in the medical clinics in the Mara:

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Time to say goodbye to the children in the Mara:

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And goodbye to the beautiful scenery:

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Mr. Kioka, from the Sarova Mara Lodge where we are staying, supports our mission and came to thank us; he is also partnering with us in the local school.

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