Zoo Day with a Grand Celebration

Today the staff and mission team hosted children from one of the two orphanages in the area. Nine children from Our Lady of Apostle Catholic orphanage were our quests at the Jos Zoo and returned for a traditional feast of roast lamb, couscous and roast plantain. We were entertained by two hours of authentic tribal dancing. Our zoo visit included wandering camels, black cows, up close visit of a mama and papa lion, close enough that when she roared I got her spit on my face. Thank goodness for a very strong fence between us. She with papa and two cubs. We also watched a boa constrictor kill a live rabbit for its meal placed in the pit by a zoo worker.

Grocery Receipt

Several days ago I mentioned we went grocery shopping. Our "tab" came to over n32,000.00. I paid in cash. the exchange rate right now is $1.00 for n150.00. Even for a simple grocery bill I carry a really big wad of bills. the largest bill is n1,000.00, the smallest I have seen is n5.00. I understand there are coins, but have not seen any because I am told they are not used.

Chicken Soup for All

Last evening's supper was a hearty and scrumptious home made chicken soup. It was so hearty in fact I ate mine with a fork! The beautiful table setting Corrie provided was placed on a special made table cloth. After supper the men of the mission team gathered to ask questions about the new property development. John, the development & project manager shared the hopes and dreams for the property. The master plan, the cost and the process. Photos show the plan for the fifteen acres where the team began by pouring footers for the water tower and building blocks for the structure.