Pictures
I will try to post as many pictures as I can and give a little description of them.
The first one is quite obvious - me on a tractor! Paul took this picture on Friday morning while I was plowing the back field.
This is another one of me plowing the fields. I think it's really happening, I'm turning into a farmer (and I have the tan to prove it!!)
On Wednesday, we had a couple whirlwinds pass near the Lazarus Project. Whirlwinds are like mini tornados and one of them passed right though the project. I was in my room and I heard some strange wind. When I went out I just caught it leaving the property towards York Farms.
It's incredible what a little wind can do. It took part of the roof off of the outdoor kitchen. There was sheets of metal scattered a bit. It reminded me of the damage from the tornados that went through Fergus in August.
Now for some scenery shots. The 'road' outside the Lazarus Project is rather bumpy and I'm told that when it rains, it's very difficult to pass. So I thought I should include a picture from before it starts to rain. As you can see, it's not very flat and there are holes and bumps everywhere.
This next picture is one of my favourites so far (the other one is at the end - the radishes, not the bug). It was the sunset on Thursday evening. I took a few pictures but this one definately turned out the best.
Since I have been turning into a farmer, I figured I should include a couple of pictures of things growing. The first is a Banana tree. It started off as a small sprout in the ground. Unfortunately, it will take at least ten months to produce fruit so I will not be able to have any.
I have also planted a mini garden on my own time. Right now things are just starting to sprout and before long I will have fresh vegetables. The earliest vegetable that I will be able to eat are radishes. They should be ready in a couple of weeks. This picture is a close up of some baby plants.
And finally, this picture is for Claire and Claudia. After their adventures on Thursday night I'm sure they don't want to see too many more bugs! Well at least this one is in a different country!
Ok, that's it for now! I hope everyone enjoys the pictures.
Goodluck and Godspeed
posted by Dan @ 12:53 PM
5 comments
5 Comments:
Hi Dan,
I'm glad the bug is in Zambia, too. That is one of the good things about winter--no bugs. Hopefully, you will get more plowing, the discing and the planting done soon, so the rains can water things and the growing can begin. God is good and he will guide you each step!! I love you, Mom
Your blog rocks!!!! I love your plants and the tractor photo.
I had a good time at home on the weekend. Two of my friends came home with my and we went shopping in Toronto. Can you believe that I shopped for six hours and that we went to both Yorkdale and Square One???? Yep, I impressed myself. It was a lot of fun.
Anyway, being the only sibling at home really made me realize how much I miss you. It's really different not having any siblings around. I miss you!!
I'm glad you're getting to experience Africa though!
Love,
Andrea :)
Hey,
I was just thinking of you on the way home this evening (remembering how you had said, when you were in Ottawa, that you wanted to go to Africa when you were done school), so I decided it was about time to read your blog.
I am glad to hear that the tractor is running and that it is raining! (which I am sure makes plowing better, however too much rain is not good either...)
Hopefully we can meet each other on MSN sometime this week, it would be great to have a chat!
Chad
Hey Dan!
I'm loving the pictures of you! I can't believe I'm marrying a farmer! hehe.
Love Claudia
Hi Dan! great picture of you on the tractor...I stole it and will put it on my laptop! have a great time in South Africa over Christmas...I definately think about you lots! I will try and call again soon...lots of love Kate
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