Tech Squad Hits Epikuro

Also known as Post 10, Epikuro sits 150k outside Gobabis, the nearest town on a very dusty road.  Andrew, the Peace Corps volunteer there arranged for a very nice trip and we got quite a bit accomplished.

Our standard pose in Gobabis by the massive bull statue.	We got a tour of SchoolNet Gobabis where we were taught more about the OpenLab linux distribution	The kids were very excited to see us and flocked around us as we walked .

Our primary goal at Epikuro was to setup a Photo Lab and work with the computer teacher there to organize computer classes.  It was great visiting a primary school as the learners there were timid, curious and very excited to meet these "big city" kids.

The crew showing teachers and learners how to edit photographs on the computer	During a tour of the school the Tech Squad got a nice picture on top of a stump.  The tree was cut two years ago because it's roots were tearing up classroom floors.	Our meals were very good and prepared with care.

The school there, Goei Goop Primary made us feel very welcome and prepared excellent meals for us.  They truly value their computer education there.

The Squad in their favorite pose. Pictured is Olivia, Mervin, Joel, Kali and Lydia	A view of the schoolyard between two classroom blocks.  These massive trees are as old as 200 years!	At night we walked to the local shop and ended up dancing with an elderly Hererro woman.

The Tech Squad was introduced to the Linux operating system as Goie Goop has a SchoolNet lab.  They have the OpenLab 4 distribution which was made by South Africans for schools throughout Africa.

All said, the kids had a great time.  We got to see ostridge, springbok and plenty of cattle.