Melody observes her new surroundings

Today I observed the primary school classes. I wish I could send a photo of the boys in their shorts, knee socks, tie and sweater and the girls in their jumpers. I really enjoyed reading to the children today. Expanding their knowledge of things they have never seen is so satisfying. Today I explained about a snail, snow and construction machinery. I can't wait to follow up with photos from our home of our kids and the snowman they built in our yard.

The sights and sounds here are full of life. We have banana trees in our yard. I look out my window to see children in their school uniforms skipping to school. I hear their voices laughing during the day as they play at recess and after school. I see and hear a variety of birds among the flourishing trees and plants. This was our second day to see monkeys. This monkey family had a newborn monkey carried close to its mother's chest. What is even more amazing is seeing how the Rafiki mama's take care of their little ones.