I am in Paris on the way to prepare for another medical mission in Niger at the Tamesna Clinic. We will also conduct a follow up training for the midwives and then conduct a mobile mission to visit the nomadic camps where we work. I will be joined in early Feb. by Dr. Bob Skankey, his wife Louine, Hannah Armstrong, and Linda Lamb. I hear tourism is starting up again–there was a big festival to open the season in Arlit. We will also start manufacture of solar panels and actually start sales from the solar company and place some orders with the women’s embroidery co-ops. Please stay tuned for new posts.
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Glad you made it part way…will be there soon…found the “shoes”..I do want to be stylish in the sand 🙂
I am so excited to be returning after 91/2 years.
Linda
Are we going to have twin feet!!!! Eek!
Ni I am red footed!!!
Linda
oh good–except red is MY color! I am jealous.
Hi Leslie,
Saw your comment on Michaels round-up picture :). He is an indispensable friend and wrangler!!!
Funny I was thinking bat uyou today, as I was in Lowes getting paint samples….too bad you are miles away
And not close by for the final choices! Do you remember the suede color you used at your house,
And where you got it??
Your website looks great, doing SO much !! Maybe someday when I retire, I can talk Bud into taking a trip
To do vet work and I’ll go as an assistant….maybe we can even talk Michael into joining us!
Anyway. Have a wonderful trip,
We’ll miss you at Gary and Donna’s at Valentines , but will try to keep Michael busy with cow duties while
You’re gone.
Look forward to hearing all you and Linda’s stories!
Have a safe journey!
Kim
Thanks for keeping Michael busy–he is so happy working cows. Love your comments–please keep them up as the trip goes on. It makes me happy to know people are following.
Take care Leslie! Please give my warmest regards to all of my friends in Agadez. We’ll be keeping informed of your activities. – Agustin
You bet–wish you were here to do it yourself!
Bob forwarded your blog on to me…..and .I look forward to following your work and thoughts. I will in turn forward this to Priscilla, our daughter in law who lives in South Africa.
Journey in joy.
Judy
Thanks for watching–keep up the comments they give me a boost.
Michael just left us after having a good steak dinner cooked by Chef Berto! We talked about me and you and how I am so Entertaining…ha ha …is that a Linda questine Amanda??
Can’t wait to see Alassane and Aboubacar (our wonderful jeweler inAgadez) and the true beauty of the Sahara.
I sent Michael home with cookies….do they allow those on the plane???!!!
Looking forward to meeting Sue in Niamey.
xo
Linda(Niger 2002)
Bonjour Leslie,You must be in Niger by now,I’m excited for you ,I know it will be a fun and successful trip.It’s still warm and sunny here,hard to believe it’s almost February.We will hold down the fort while you are away.Say hello to Alassane and the Gang for me. xxxx Mia ps I am anxiously awaiting your next blog entry