In recent weeks we had to postpone our flight to Apetina regularly because the airspace to the interior was and remained closed. For the time being, it does not look like the measures in Suriname will get less. We rather expect stricter measures to be taken. The borders with Guyana and Brazil are now closed. We found a way to explain to the authorities why we want to fly to Apetina and have requested permission via MAF. We got that permission today! You can imagine we are very happy and grateful!Last week we heard from the Wayanas in Lawa that they were surprised because this time it started to rain much earlier than expected. Because of this a number of people had not been able to burn their gardens and now they were not able to plant their food. They are very concerned about what they will eat next year. They asked us if we could assist with the project of Foundation for Farming. Last April, trainers would come to explain and demonstrate a new agricultural method. Because of Covid, this has all been postponed. Now that the Wayanas themselves came to ask about this new method, we found a way for the  trainers to teach a course online from Canada. With this they teach about the principles, how to improve the soil and what you can do against natural ‘enemies’. An exciting process for all parties involved. Last Monday 4 women and 2 men from Lawa arrived in the city after we requested permission from the government to travel for our project. Tuesday was the first training day online. Great to see how people in Canada and Suriname responded to questions and explanations. We are grateful that we can be involved this week since Marco is the project leader. Coming Saturday the Wayanas will fly back to Lawa to put what they have learned into practice. We will stay involved in the follow-up training online. We now are busy with this for the next few days and with cleaning the house, the last shopping and returning our things to our container. There is still a lot to be arranged.