So I decided to take a look back at the first day I met my favorite new friends...our first full day in the country. We went to the orphanage, spent some time with the kids, then they walked us through the bush to the garden/farm that we'd sent seeds and agricultural experts to train them how to manage it.
Here's the farm. The oldest kids, along with some adults, help maintain the farm.
The kids showed us around and told us what has been planted in each area: corn, cucumbers, peppers (various kinds), pumpkin, collard greens, okra....and SO much more.
Hot peppers are popular there and grow well. So the orphanage is able to sell some of these to help bring in much needed money for food for the kids.
We had brought stuffed animals for all the kids, which is why you see them all carrying them...and, of course, their new toys had to pose for the camera too!
My buddy decided to show off his tree-climbing skills to pick a Paw paw. Not super flavorful, but every time I was offered a piece, I found myself eating it again.
These are mud bricks, for building. They're a very strong, natural, and economic way for people to build their homes.
Have I mentioned lately how much I LOVE these kids?!?
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