Thursday, July 14, 2011

WORDS FROM THE AFRIKAN BUSH



DAY 5, WOW is the only way to describe the emotions, sights, experiences, people and places that we have seen and felt. All of the kids are in the process of creating amazing life-long relationships with their Banjika brothers and sisters. Everyone in our group and from the Banjika school is so quick to participate in all activities. Last night we had an insightful discussion about our feelings about the trip so far, it seemed like many of the students were beginning to open up and show everyone their true selves. With the help of Mdinka, Mariel, Chris and Kate the trip is going along swimmingly with no problems, therefore from a students perspective there is nothing to worry about your kids are in mikono safi. Now for what we have done in the past few days. We have traveled south to Karatu (seeing giraffes on the way) and have finally arrived at our most important destination, the Banjika school. The students immediately were welcomed by the students of Banjika with songs and smiles and some awkward laughter. After the welcome ceremony the students were connected with their Tanzanian pairs and immediately clicked with one another. Also within the time that we have been here we have begin the construction of the girls bath house, all of us will come back as excellent fondas (contruction workers). This is all I can write now because we are off to continue working on the girls bath house, tatawonanokesho (see you tomorrow).

1 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow, I just realized this post was from Alex - hi there! Thanks for posting and for describing the scene so well, and, finally, for teaching us a little Kiswahili!
SO glad you are learning so much and can't wait to hear the stories.
Love, Mom (and Dad)

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