Hey guys!
So today we woke up at the draining time of 6:30 and
prepared our bags and resources for the hour long trek to the school we will be
working with for the next 4 days. We all had massive suitcases packed full with
a large range of pencils, pens and arts materials for the on-going experience
of teaching eager (yet confused) children- but thankfully we didn’t have to
carry those on the trek, they got a ride in the back of a pick-up, we just
carried water bottles with us.
Today was unfortunately (or not?) Malawian Independence day
so instead of having classes of 80 kids, we had a mere 30 - 40. This was
really, really great because it allowed us to guage where they were in terms of
English and Maths ability so we can further plan our lessons more effectively,
which means they can have the best lessons possible.
Teaching the lessons was no mean feat; there were no
translators so we had the absolute joy of teaching using solely hand movements,
laughter and weird gestures. Unluckily for Charlie, she had to break up a fight
over crayons! Apart from this, the children were sweet and considerate, even
giving us some cheeky hugs and handshakes. Their smiles were so genuine, and we
knew at that moment that everything we were doing was truly worth it. Tomorrow
we will have translators as they won’t be on Bank Holiday, so that will be a
bonus.
Rory and Liv truly showed off their insane muscles by
pumping the water pump for half an hour, providing water for not only us, but
also the locals. We’ve been in Africa for a few days and yet we’re still
shocked and mind blown every time we see small children carrying gallons of
waters on their heads.
We were pretty fortunate in the fact that we got served
lunch (most kids don’t get any) at the school, and it was pretty good- we had a
filling lunch of beans, greens and rice. Kyle loved it (shocker).
Once we were back down at Butterfly, we had a great twenty
minutes attempting to wash mud-covered clothes in a small bucket, whilst the
rest of the group did their washing, relaxed on the deck, and enjoyed a couple
of hours off.
The beach is truly stunning and we all took advantage of that
by posing for cute pictures and skimming stones, whilst Harry got his belly
button full of sand. Kiran was an absolute babe and bought us all nice, cool
glasses of Fanta to drink on the beach! Cheers Kiran.
Lots of love,
Your fave gals Molly and Alice
8 comments:
Hard work but fun. What an amazing experience x
Let the fun commerce - enjoy your time as it will be over before you know it. Looks like you are have a great time. Lots of love xx
After seeing the way their school are, it makes you feel so lucky the way your home schools are kept and kitted out. Hopefully you will help these children as much as you can, in the time you have with them. I know that you will all try your best, We are both very proud of you Molly. Take care and keep safe. Love and big hugs Nanna and Grandpa xx
Great to hear that you are working hard and enjoying the culture. You should all be very proud of yourselves. I hear that Lorraine and Sue have shelves in their room! Love Stuart and Rowan
Awwww lovely to see you all working so hard with the children, hard work but so rewarding;) loving seeing the updates keep it up everyone you are doing amazing. Miss you boo boo was singing KOL Supersoaker in the car yesterday wasn't the same without you being there singing it to!!!! Love you poochy love mamabear xxxx
Hi Daddy/Jim/Chris
We hope you are having a nice time, we are missing you so much. If you are not having a great time you have gone to the wrong place as we have seen the photos of your accommodation (joke from Edie)
I have nearly learned breast stroke (Edie) and I have just got my costume for the ballet show ( Nell)
See you soon we hope
Nell and Edie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
5 years of living in the Philippines and wouldn't eat rice, beans and greens - are you sure this is the same Alice :) lol
What an adventure you are all having, new foods, your own washing 😁 and making new friends and new memory's
Enjoy!!! Love you baby girl xxx
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