The message coming from Simungoma School was clear - "we want light for the future." And we are certainly here to realise that need. Once complete, the installation in Western Zambia will not only benefit the school but also the local community who will have access to a mobile phone charging station. Tomorrow though we'll hit the road again, but as I look to the sky the weather is looking decidedly stubborn.
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Councillor and Deputy Head Mrs Florence Sililo Makando of Simungoma School (right) with SolarAid volunteer William Kaitante.
Heading out tomorrow will be tricky, the rains have not yet abated, the thunderstorms are still coming through and the streams and lowlands are flooded. The tracks we'll take en-route to the school site pass the beautiful Mopane Cathedral, before entering fairly treacherous flat and grasslands. We have managed so far though, even with the wheels of the Landrover often submerged in water. Some flatlands however will remain impassable until the water has dried up, even with the Landrover's traction control.
We have sand ladders and ropes at the ready and will manage the few troublesome spots, even if that means some digging and pushing along the way!
Last night we'd just got into our tents when the huge storm that had been threatening us all day finally started with avengeance.
More soon
Trevor
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