Saturday, May 2, 2009

The Market

Okay time for a happier note.... So today after work, Mark, Johan and I went down to the market to buy a few things. Now there is not much in Macha....the hospital, the fires (where family members of patients stay), the market, the dam, Gideons (store with beer), few churches, and a few schools. The market is an interesting collection of "stores". Some people just come with vegetables from their gardens. The tomatoes are in piles and you can only buy a pile....you can't pick out individual items. Then there are some shipping containers that people have turned into shops. You never know what will be on the shelves....no guarantees! There are some clothing shops and even a place to buy bicycle parts.

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  1. Meghan -
    How difficult these six weeks must be for you, watching the suffering - and its acceptance. But, what an opportunity to help - and learn. The people of the pediatric ward are beautiful. Are there many you will miss?
    I'm looking forward to your safe return and, hopefully, a chance to talk with you about your experiences.
    Love - Mary Ellen

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  2. Of course my little shopoholic finds the Zambian equivalent to University Village :)

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