February has come and gone, with March, the last full month of my placement, under way. In early February, the usual daily rain showers stopped. The days were generally moderate to warm, and the evenings quite nice, with billowy clouds, lovely sunsets and some great star displays. The front porch served well for dinner al fresco. Rains finally returned, but overall, what is normally one of the wettest months was unusually dry, posing challenges for many crops in the field, especially late planted varieties.
February also marked the arrival of a new group of VSO volunteers in Zambia, including several in the Eastern Province. Nice to have them here!
The last weekend in February included N’cwala (a huge traditional ceremony and giant party near Chipata). Last weekend also afforded an opportunity to cross the border to visit Mozambique, which was a fascinating experience, even if only for an afternoon. It even included a spirited football (soccer) match.
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| Warm-up for football match in Mozambique |
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