Sunday, 18 July 2010

Zimbabwe: Superwoman Anne

From Zimbabwe 2010 Photo Album
Anne is one of the Rotarians working with us on today’s distributions of bedkits in Hatcliffe.

As we arrived, everything was in full swing. Bundles of bedkits were being unloaded and children were being registered and dressed in their new clothes -- ready to have their photo taken.

Anne had an army of junior Rotarians working for us. They spoke the local language, Shona, and English which was a great help to us. There was Allington and Blint behind the camera person, who not only got the children to smile but laugh out loud at times.

Others helped getting them to receive their large bundle of a gift and go back to their parents. Now and then during a lull these young Rotarians would show off their dance moves to Michael Jackson music. And can they move.

From Zimbabwe 2010 Photo Album
The travelling team was invited to Anne’s house for an after-distribution meal. She promised us Zimbabwean fare.

One of the delicacies was a bowl full of large, brown, crisp critters, which we all dutifully if not with some disgust chewed and swallowed except for one person who shall remain nameless and another who had a valid excuse.

A fun ending to a great day.

Hilda Reinauer-Stark
for Team Zimbabwe 2010


Post your comments here.