Our island had a visit from the President. On the one hand, that was a very exciting prospect, simply because we knew that we’ll have uninterrupted electricity and water, but on the other hand it meant that just about the whole population was called upon to clean, sweep and then clean some more. Not something that all people here are naturally inclined to.
No rubbish was allowed on the side of the main road, so everything was basically thrown down the side roads. A fellow passenger in a tuc-tuc commented that our island was also known as “Nosy Magnitry” or Perfume Island, but in the towns, nothing could be further from the truth. How would one go about getting rid of the smell of rot and rubbish? You get the one and only fire truck to wash down all the roads, re-paint the road signs and by doing so, hopefully mask all unwanted smells that might offend those of less diverse olfactory ability.
All the teachers had to attend a meeting where they were notified of the procedure to welcome the President, as he was here to inaugurate a new school, a 3D printed one no less. The walls have been fixed many times, because of cracks and it took three years to build a very average looking building, so I am not exactly sure how 3D added any value. Nothing was finished at the new school and all the teachers were called upon to ready the school for the inauguration. No problem…schools were simply told to close for two days to do their part for their country.
Everyone was briefed for the big day and it was made clear that no questions were to be asked from the president as he would only have 45 minutes to grace us with his presence. Unfortunately that excluded me from attending, because I really wanted to ask him how we could have running water at school for three days, but for the last three years almost nothing. And by the way, we pay monthly for this privilege of having just air in the pipes.
Ok, enough of that on the assumption that you might consider me sarcastic or worse, complaintive. Another school is always welcome on this island and we trust that many children will benefit.
I always enjoy spending some time with the little ones. We are so privileged to have resources that allow them to develop in every way. The peg board is one of their favorite activities.
Thank you for your love and support. May you have a blessed week.
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