with the utmost of respect, two things, Ian. We do not take candy to Kili. Not only do those children not have dental care, once they have tasted this poison they harangue their parents forever for more, which their parents can't possibly afford. We are asked not to bring anything at all, but if we must, give what we bring to someone in charge so that those items don't promptly get sold, which they are.

Tourists are asked never ever ever ever to hand out candy, for that turns children into beggars. I have been traveling to Africa for years, and have watched this everywhere I go. We are far wiser to donate money or whatever we have to those trusted institutions focused on education (as you did), and never ever EVER hand out candy or goodies on the streets. I have seen what that does, and it creates mobs every time those kids see a white face. Not only is that just not healthy, it sends the wrong message.

Not an indictment, Ian, I understand where your heart is. But that $300, if I had it to give, would work far more magic being donated to Sheldrick Wildlife Foundation to save the ellies than on candy for the kids.