A glimpse of KJ at work

I don't just climb mountains and go on nice trips, once in a while I actually do some work! Recently we have held a couple of Scripture Use seminars introducing ourselves and our work to the Language Committees of two different language areas. The first seminar was also attended by the local Officer of Culture, so here my colleague listens intently (trying to understand his Swahili) as he encourages the seminar participants to value their culture and language.

After this seminar the rain tipped it down, turning the footpath to our friend's house (where we went to enjoy some delicious Tanzanian food) into a stream.

The second seminar was held in a huge church, we looked a bit lost clustered at the front, but despite the echoes, the seminar went well and the participation was good.

Pancake day

I know I'm posting this blog a bit late, but I just wanted you to rest assured that I didn't miss out on my pancakes! Instead, I invited friends from work around to share in a pancake feast. Got pretty hot over that cooker, and had fun trying to use the hobs as all of the knobs were broken so you had to turn the connecting rods with a pair of pliers and had no idea what temperature they were on!

However, the results were good (and I still think lemon juice and sugar is the best topping)!

A weekend in Mshewe

I’d heard time and again how beautiful Mshewe was, but I still hadn’t got round to visiting, until this weekend. On Friday, I accompanied my colleague, who lives in Mshewe, home from work, together with my friend, colleague and housemate – Karin. It really is a beautiful and peaceful place, some 9m from the main road, with lovely views out to the hills, and surrounded by fields of maize and coffee.

On Friday evening a combination of a storm just passed and the sun setting created a spectacular sky.

Taking a little stroll the next day, we saw some beautiful butterflies…

…and this photo is specially for the folk in Lapworth – when I saw the scarecrow, it reminded me of the scarecrow competitions at home, and all the photos I have seen of them despite not being able to attend. So here’s another for the collection…