Malaria + Gutter Struggles

What a fun few days!  Wednesday morning, Vanya was still feeling a bit ill, so she headed to the Engeye Health clinic for some malaria testing.  And she was positive… So the whole team got tested.  Kevin also tested positive, although he was not showing symptoms yet.  They were both given medication, and both have been feeling much better.

Work has progressed despite that major setback.  As of this afternoon, we have 3 of the 5 holes dug, and have some sort of gutter or fascia board on 3 houses.  This morning was extremely frustrating when we were attempting to place the gutter on Winnie Nampija’s house.  Due to the bowing of the housing beams, and the dramatic offset between roof beams, the pliable metal gutters have been difficult to install.  They seem to direct water every way but towards the downspout.  We are looking at stiffer gutter systems and other solutions, because simply moving the gutter sections around has proved ineffective.  On a more positive note, we are all getting very good at hammering and sawing- maybe we should consider opening a carpentry business when we get back to the states.

We also had to bid our mentor John a sad farewell this afternoon.  His enthusiasm, strength, and problem solving skills will be missed.  As will his sense of humor.