It's Friday and there is an air of excitement about the group that the weekend in almost here. However a full day to go and school and beach games to be sorted.
Our group leaders have informed us that we need to reward 2 children from each class for the work thay have done since we arrived. Ines and I have debated the likely winners and have come to an ageement. Hassan and Neema, both who have shown good inprovement and a keenness to learn. So after the usual introductions and the children standing on a table to introduce themselves ( an innovation that Ithought would help with public speaking later on) we set about our normal programme of works. After break I handed out the prizes to the winners,who to be fair were not sure what was going on, but we felt that it was worth it.
Lunchtime involved our half way appraisal which I am pleased to say I passed with flying colours. A novelty for me. I was asked to make some comments as to what improvements I could suggest, so I requested a 52 inch plasma with full sports coverage, bar, snooker table, heated pool and gymnasuim to start with and I hope they take my suggestions on board. I am not confident but time will tell. I have also been asked to write a piece for the company journal to expalin what I enjoy or not about the programme and more importantly to explain what the hell a 48 year old is doing here in the first place. I will see what I can provide.
The afternoon was to be a light hearted play on the beach with the kids from school that wanted to come. Last week was a great success and we hoped to repeat it. Unfortunately the Island has a darker side, especially for some of the children. Rarely have I witnessed the fear shown by the emergence of some adults, and specifically for our Sarah who was literally terrified by the emergence of some Masaai. We were also pestered by one of the local fishing boat operators, Captain Cheekey, who was either drunk, high or both. His intrussion was not only unwelcome but slightly manacing. I had to ward him off on several occasions and eventuall got the group to leave the beach for the safety of our hostel compound. Order was soon restored and the light hearted activiteis resumed. These kids really do have a zest for life and are a joy to be around. See above our abdullah (twin of Sarah) who has befriended me and visa versa.
The afternoon was completed with some games at Timo and Megans which I have to confess I really enjoyed followed by a BBQ for dinner. Tomorrow we are off to the South of the island and have an early start at 6 am, so not surprisingly another early night.
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