We have been swimming at least once a day, often twice. Its so lovely in the water - I wish we could conduct all our life while floating there! :) Also our lovely neighbours have been cooking lunch and dinner for us, and sometimes buying us some of the small loaves of bread for breakfast (a child walks around the village selling them in the morning.) So it has been a pretty decent holiday for us.
The other kids have been a little shy, but gradually they are warming up again, and they love the fact that they can go swimming with us!
Israel was very excited to help the kids cut up the Tali for pig food. Its a palm tree trunk. (Dont worry, those large knifes are blunter than butter knives.)
Like I said Samuel really has been relaxing and enjoying himself, but we have had lots of friends to catch up with and each of them have put in requests already!
On our first day, we had a few first aid issues to assist with. At least 3 members of our family group have had an eye infection. So Samuel fixed up a bike and rode to a chemist to get some antibiotic eye drops. While he was out and about, he visited Esperance (Hope in Portuguese) - The christian mission WEC. He was able to speak a young nurse (who happened to be there), about another neighbour who is suffering from a swollen stomach and feet. Most likely a damaged liver, as he is an alcoholic. There is not much to be done for him, although increasing his protein intake will assist balance the fluid.
While at Esoerance, Samuel also gave some technical support as they were having trouble with their data projector which they use for their children's program.
He also checked out a few trucks and was happy to find some available for $5000- $9000.
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