Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Planting Season


It is a pure delight for me to see the tilling of the soil in preparation for the coming maize season in Zimbabwe.  Every spare piece of land (near houses, roads, schools, shops, fields etc) is being transformed into productive areas to grow food.  At first it surprised me to see this happening through-out the city of Harare but now I celebrate to see such good utilization of the available land to feed the people who live here. 

The long dry season is now coming to an end (in Harare at least).  The grass is greening, the trees are covered in lush green leaves and the first maize crop is steadily growing taller.  After each rainfall, insects fill the air and the children at MRCH race to catch all that they can.  If I am fortunate enough, they cook the insects before they offer it to us to eat.  They are delicious (if your mind can relax enough to enjoy the taste). 

It is such a privilege and joy to live through and enjoy the different seasons of this country.  
Anthea

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