August 11

A lot of driving today. Over very rough dirt roads, it's been very dry, they really need rain, so there 's a lot of dust every where. We had an very early breakfast and then drove to a small town where Rev. Edward grew up. We went to the grocery store for water and supplies .
We went to a dedication of a tomb stone of Rev. Dr. He studied in America and served many churches in Zimbabwe. The service was 3 hours.. Singing, preaching, prayers... Many different communities of faith came to celebrate the dedication of the unveiling of the tomb. Afterwards they served lunch.. Chicken, Maise, and beans with sodas.

Then we drove to Chipinge where we spent the night. First stop was the hospital. The biggest medical problems are malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS...
The nurses are amazing once again no doctors .. One comes once a month!
There was an ambulance donated by a
UCC church in New England. We also visited a UCC church. We met Pastor Peter, a friend of Mark Hamilton.. We had dinner in their home.. Chicken , rice, and kale. We also met an American women Lindey from New England.. She taught math at the schol. It was great having conversation with the first American since travelling. Her partner Andy was away.. Paul and I stayed at a home overnight with no hot water, the toilet wasn't working..and no sink in the bathroom or towels.. Etc. but we kept ourselves warm by sleeping close. We left at 6 am to continue our journey.