Joris Buysse on Fernando's stay with him

Joris Buysse from Papageno, a wind instrument workshop in Lokeren near Ghent in Belgium, is since one week hosting Mozambican Fernando Machava who will follow a three months training and learn how to repair wind instruments. When getting back to Maputo in December, Fernando will become the first such instrument repair expert in Mozambique, we are told. Joris tells me in a few words how things are going: dear Lukas, I did not have much time to send you an email for the weblog on our experiences with Fernando in our workshop and at our home, but I surely will later on. To summarise I can say that our experience having Fernando with us is very positive. Fernando is incredibly curious and eager to learn. He is continuously taking notes and certainly has talent for the profession of instrument builder. But there is still a lot of work to do, that is sure. I will come back to you later with a report. Having Fernando in our home is also a positive experience. He is really sweet and interesting. Also my wife Nathalie gets along fine with Fernando. All the best to you! Joris