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Why "Bald Eagle to Fish Eagle?" We have traded one nation for another for 4 months and are living in Lusaka, Zambia while Andy completes his seminary mentoring.

The other day, Benjamin and Andrew asked Andy while driving down the road, "Do you know where you're going?" Andy replied, "Yes. This is my home town!" And it's true. Lusaka, Zambia is Andy's home town. Beth grew up here for a couple of years. But it is also very new. Join us on our adventure of discovering Zambia for the next 14 weeks.

Monday 30 January 2012

The Croc Farm


A few days ago, we went to a croc farm. (A croc farm is a place where they grow and keep crocodiles.) There was a bumpy road we had to ride on to get there. We looked at some snakes while we were waiting for the tour. Then we swam in the rain for an hour. At lunchtime, I ate a croc burger. After that, we went on the tour of the croc farm and saw big fat crocs. (Andrew)

A crocodile is...

A crocodile is...

...a very big, very fast animal, who has a mixture of green, gray, orange, and yellow on its scales. Its body is long, round, pointy and very bumpy. They can grow up to six feet long. They eat meat. They are very good swimmers and very strong, but not friendly.  Crocodiles are interesting animals not to be played with. (Benjamin)

The weaver birds at the farm fascinated me. Dozens of flashes of yellow caught and held my attention. The ones shown here built their nests in bushes hanging right above the crocs' heads--can't imagine wanting to raise my babies there. I then discovered weaver birds right outside our front door when we returned home. (Beth)




 

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  1. Julie deG.31 January 2012 at 15:05

    Cool pictures! how did you get that croc picture? (Will)

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    1. The Kilpatricks4 February 2012 at 04:40

      We were standing right next to the crocs on the other side of a chain-linked fence. If we had wanted to, which we didn't, we could have reached through the chain link and touched his tail.

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    2. Julie deG.6 February 2012 at 14:52

      Cool!!!!!
      Will

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  2. Melissa1 February 2012 at 08:51

    I know a lot of birds build nests near alligators becaue the gators eat the predators of the birds . . . - though I think that if a baby bird took a tumble it would be a bad ending.
    I agree Benjamin's assessment of crocs and I think a croc burger would be tasty - I like gator nuggets!

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    1. The Kilpatricks4 February 2012 at 04:42

      It was pretty tasty. I, Beth, tasted one bite because Drew handed it to me. I didn't want to be outdone by my son. I didn't know that birds build nests in places like this to avoid predators--makes sense to me--I guess.

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  3. rje2 February 2012 at 06:24

    I appreciate Benjamin's warning that a crocodile is NOT to be played with. I'll remember that.

    Thank you for not only your perspective, but the boys' also. It's so fun to hear from all of you!
    Peace, Friends. You're missed.

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    1. The Kilpatricks4 February 2012 at 04:43

      We miss you too! Thanks for keeping up with us!

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  4. A Cup of Tea5 April 2012 at 10:16

    I agree with the above comment. The boys' perspective added to yours and Andy's is rich! 600 square feet. I am still pondering that.

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