Wet Earth And Bare Feet

The paths leading up to SDV are unpaved and after the rains turn a deep reddish orange. Lined with greenery - grass, trees and crops - it is picturesque, though a little tricky to navigate when wet.

Most people who visit us come bare-footed, especially the children.

And slowly the floors and the white-washed walls inside have been taking on the hue of the outside.

We sweep every morning, and lately we have some self-appointed volunteers eagerly helping us out. (The computers are covered until after the dust has settled.)

And after trying various ways to keep muddy hands and feet away from the walls, we eventually gave in, and bought paint - red-oxide was the colour of choice.

We just finished painting the critical areas yesterday, with a bit of help from some of the culprits to sand paper the walls.