As I was there I thought I would try again to choose some fabric for a shirt. The "ketenge" cloth comes in 4m lengths for about TS4000 (US$4). This is sufficient for two short sleeve shirts with pockets. The deal I had already discussed with a tailor in my street was that I would supply the fabric and he could give me one and sell the other. Mission initiated – shirt will be ready Saturday at 4pm (I hope that doesn’t clash with football?).

In the evening went for a glass of wine with Charlotte – needed to make sure I would leave work at a reasonable time – nice to have wine instead of beer.

Tues 17th
Got given a SIM today for the local Zantel network… about time ZIFF’s information officer was contactable and more to the point I can now call anyone else in the organisation more easily.

Wed 18th
Went to Passing Show for lunch – good idea to get out. Took the camera and photographed the Customs House again – the tide was out so I could get down on the beach in front of it. Photographed some fish for sale too.