Fence and kites

Olives on our new trees, Cory's first olive tree. 

Friday night following our Tonga class Cory and I potted up some of the plants while Fritz enjoyed playing with his friends while their moms played net ball in-between our house and the guy's dorm.

We enjoyed a week without travel, focusing on school, Tonga, and projects.

Next week we need to travel as Fritz's visitor visa will expire on Friday the 14th.

Eli is looking into tickets to come visit us in December. As soon as he firms up dates the countdown and packing list will start!

Today marks day 70 in Zambia. 

Cory and helpers worked on getting a fence up around some of the back yard to protect the expensive grafted fruit trees and plants from wandering livestock that occasionally meander on campus as well as curious children.

First shallow holes were dug where the fence posts would be placed and water poured into the holes and allowed to soak in to the hard dry earth.

Figs and olives are quick to produce and are often
 propagated from cuttings.

One hole didn't need added water as the water pipe near the house was hit producing a small leak.

While waiting for the ground to soften they shifted their attention to cleaning around the garden fence. 

This second fence project will be to repair the fence around the garden area so once rains start the garden will be ready to plant. 

In the afternoon the fence was installed as temporary protection for the nursery.

One part will swing out like a gate for the truck to continue parking under the shade trees. 

Additional fence will be put up before planting the new demonstration fruit and nut grove.

Sunset is often not well defined during this hot part the the dry season with much dust and smoke.

The last two photos were taken close to the same time, one toward the sun and one away, note faint orange sunshine and shadows on the house.