February 16, 2002 — Mudeif Productions

Marthame is helping the school put together a yearbook. He is imminently qualified for the task, having served on the yearbook staff in high school for two years (he always knew that would qualify him for something) - however, back then there was a staff of one teacher and about 15 students (as well as three photographers). This one is a solo job, accompanied by a modicum of chaos. But it is a chance to see all of the cute kids.

It also means periodically chronicling events that are taking place in the school, like the interclass basketball games. Not the prettiest stuff, basketball here, but it gives the kids a well-needed physical release from the stresses of life here.

In the afternoon, Elizabeth led the 7th-9th grade girls' basketball team practice. She's been doing this a few days a week for the past couple weeks. They're improving, but there's still a long way to go. They have a game at the beginning of March, and they are very excited, as they have very few opportunities for sport events with other teams.

Tonight the fog rolled in nice and thick, and we could hear gunshots from the camp - it has been a while since we've heard it close by, though the F-16s still do their periodic circling overhead and keep us guessing. The shooting was probably training, but you can never be sure.