Extended leave from my regular employment made it possible to realise my long-held dream of visiting Africa. I arrived at Rocky Road in mid-2004, being immediately made to feel at home by the WWISA team and the community members that I met as we set about adding further weight to the regional village vegetable gardening project. Regular hands-on, practical demonstration workshops held for adults and scholars at the Rocky Road model nursery as well as at villager homes introduced me to some wonderfully warm people - folk who were keen and motivated to acquire skills and knowledge that would make a positive difference to their tough township lives. I loved it - and nine months surely flies when you're busy & having fun! Back in Ireland one thing led to another, culminating in my return to my "African Home" at Rocky Road for a further long-term assignment in August 2005. Everything I experienced - the warmth of the community, the fine friendships forged, the mix of many fun-filled social events, the awesome scenery whilst touring, the adrenalin rushing adventures - you name it - all of them contributed to an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend - even for my children!

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