The last day of 2008. An incredible year in its busyness. It has just flown. 2009 tomorrow and all that a new year brings.
The South African part of the trip looks pretty organised. Whilst the dates to visit various programs are fluid I know generally what I will be doing and who I am meeting in KwaZulu Natal province. I have finalised the workplan for myself about the various activities that are required to get the project finalised on my return.
Kenya is on the agenda having heard today from BK who is organising the visit there to discuss possible projects with him.
Booked yellow fever vaccination and also dental visit for January.
Lots of little things to organise and it is now less than a month before I leave.
Anticipation is high and the break is well timed.
I retired from Anglican Aid, the Sydney Anglican Diocese's overseas relief and development arm in April 2022 and then spent six months in Tanzania working in the Diocese of Musoma at the invitation of the bishop. I am essentially assisting with capacity building across various areas of the diocese.. In 2023 I led a tourof 18 Australians who visited and observed the work of the church in the Mara Region - three dioceses - Mara, Tarime and Rorya.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Project Plan
Spent most of today reviewing the document from the previous AUSAID application and putting together a plan for what I need to do whilst in Africa. Will nine weeks be enough time? It is starting to look busy.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The Countdown
Now on holidays and have two weeks to look through all the things to be done before I head off.
Biggest issue will be what to take and to leave behind. Loading up with files will add to the weight but I think this will be required. Also need to do a checklist of tasks to be completed here while I am away so the application to AUSAID can be completed asap on my return in late May.
Accommodation is sorted. Staying in a Zulu Village 20 minutes from Bergville.
Car is available for transport and that provides some independence.
Christmas is almost upon us. Giving is theme of Christmas. I am looking forward to the trip and serving in Africa.
Biggest issue will be what to take and to leave behind. Loading up with files will add to the weight but I think this will be required. Also need to do a checklist of tasks to be completed here while I am away so the application to AUSAID can be completed asap on my return in late May.
Accommodation is sorted. Staying in a Zulu Village 20 minutes from Bergville.
Car is available for transport and that provides some independence.
Christmas is almost upon us. Giving is theme of Christmas. I am looking forward to the trip and serving in Africa.
Monday, December 15, 2008
More planning on Africa
So yesterday I met with two board members. John travels across each year and visits the various projects funded by AAF. We discussed some of the work I will be doing and how to go about it and some of the issues dealing with thew history and culture.
The area am in is steeped in history. Really only learned today the difference between Afikaaners and English speaking South Africans. They fought each other in the Boer War and I gather the Zulus fought against both.
On arrival I will be in Johannesburg for a weekend and will stay in some apartments and have dinner with a friend from the church Ans. She has lined up a local from Sowto to guide mearound Soweto (and keep me safe). I will have Sunday morning at Hillbrow Church and then make my way to Pietermarizburg (PMB) enroute to Bergville.Only 22 more work days till I leave.
The area am in is steeped in history. Really only learned today the difference between Afikaaners and English speaking South Africans. They fought each other in the Boer War and I gather the Zulus fought against both.
On arrival I will be in Johannesburg for a weekend and will stay in some apartments and have dinner with a friend from the church Ans. She has lined up a local from Sowto to guide mearound Soweto (and keep me safe). I will have Sunday morning at Hillbrow Church and then make my way to Pietermarizburg (PMB) enroute to Bergville.Only 22 more work days till I leave.
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