latrine 17 September 2008
Sa sa!
I had a wonderful and unexpected experience today. We visited some schools in our project area and, at the Primary School, I was scheduled to open the new latrine block. What no one told me was that it comes with a sign. I am now part of that loo block as there is a sign saying it was ‘launched’ by yours truly on this day. I actually thought I would cry…and for all the right reasons. I was very honoured, to be honest, and now there is a little bit of Kenya that will forever be me. I think it’s better than a blue plaque. I really will have to post photos of the trip and espeically my proud moment. As I have been working/filming all the way through I haven’t taken any pics but the others have so I’ll gather what I can and post them next week when I am home.*
And before any of you start up, yes, I am sure my name has appeared on loo walls before…just never as good as this.
It really is still very affecting and gratifying to see all of the wonderful work, and the sheer confidence of this community as they get ready to go it alone is extremely moving.
*update: see the photos here
