We were just talking about the fact that we don’t take the opportunity to just jot down the random stuff, so here goes.
There is a huge problem in many of the places that we have travelled… plastic bags. In Morocco they called them “plastic birds”. There are areas that we have driven through where the ground is literally covered. I have wondered if it is a problem where people don’t have good option for dumping garbage and stray cats and dogs get into them… if it has something to do with poverty… if it is cultural… possibly something to do with hope?? In such gorgeous places, it really seems incredible to me that someone would choose to not collect them up and dispose of them. Is this a Western attitude? Not sure.
We were just chatting with a guy in the internet cafe about Rwanda. Apparently you can not get into the country with plastic bags (the kind you get at a supermarket) as they have been banned there! What an awesome idea! Makes great sense. We have now heard from many people about how quickly Rwanda has recovered from events in 1994. Plastic bags seem to be a small thing, but when you see the litter and mess that they make, and knowing what a problem they are for the planet, it is cool to think that a tiny African country has made such a progressive decision.
Thats all for now.
Funny you should mention plastic bags . Dominion is running a ad here right now for reusable grocery bags only 99 cents each and very sturdy . They have been in Ontario for years already.They also have a big bin so you can return your used bags for recycling, not sure where they go from there.
Vida
July 18th, 2007
Plastic Bags are going to be the end of us!! Chad and I have made a concerted effort to use cloth grocery bags and it has made a huge difference. I am impressed that a country as small and poor as Rwanda is making us over here in the west look like wasteful bafoons. It justs makes me want to visit Rwanda even more!
Morgan
July 19th, 2007
Hi Guys. The photos are fantastic, you are obviously having a great time, you lucky things.
She had a little or should I say big, 8lb 9oz, girl on Friday 13th (yes it was unlcky for her, long and painful! poor thing) She finally had a caesarean and the baby came into the world at 8pm. They have named her Jacqueline James Graydon. I have yet to see Sibby myself but will hopefully see her today or tomorrow. I will try to get some pictures emailed to you.
News Update. Sibby had her baby!!!
Continue to have a fab time the both of you. I will send a proper email soon Paula, to give you a little update on home.
Jo x
Jo
July 19th, 2007
Hi Christpher and Paula,How did it feel having the snakes wrapped around your neck?Not for us.We hope you keep having a good time and stay sake please. Love dad and Bonnie
Wayne Mac Lean
July 20th, 2007