Wednesday 3 July 2013

Singing, lots of smiles & cuddles plus football match goes to penalties

Michael Kingscote receives report from expedition leader Matt:

Expeditioners have had a lovely day with the children from the school. All the team were involved with games and speaking basic Zulu. 

Melissa S. says: "'I am having an amazing time and trying to speak to the children in Zulu which I am not very good at but everybody is very friendly and welcoming and everyone feels happy to be around the Zulu children."

George H. says: "Amazing, amazing, amazing! Kids great, views are brilliant. I am really enjoying singing with the Zulu children. Classrooms look really special ... never want to see brown or yellow paint again though!"

Natasha Y says: "The children here are so affectionate and loving, and they've really welcomed us into their community. I'll never forget the smile on their faces as you give them a hug."

Hannah W. & Danielle O say: "Wonderful day with wonderful people! The children are beautiful and so affectionate. Playing the guitar and dancing and singing with everyone was amazing. Everyone joined in and had fun. Just another day in Africa! Really going to miss their personalities and how lovely they are! All of the children were amazed at our long, blonde hair and wouldn't leave us alone! We felt like celebrities!'

Football match tied ... 20 penalties taken ... Zulus won!

For all the football fans out there. The great match between the Chilton Trinity/Robert Blake and the Zulus ended 2:2, leading to penalties. CT/RB were pipped at the post after nearly 20 penalty kicks! The Zulu children won with an exhausted smile. Post game hand shakes were friendly and not bitter in the slightest! Photos from the day (below).


Guitar playing and singing a great attraction!









7 comments:

  1. Lovely to see Aidan singing and playing his guitar :-)

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  2. It's really fantastic that this blog allows me and Jacob's nan and granddad to witness some of his experiences. Really excited to hear it first hand as well. Enjoy ever moment!!

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  3. Absolutely Fantastic work on the class room. What a difference you are all making. Make every minute count and keep up the good work and having Fun. The pictures look great and we cant wait to see more. Keep practising the Zulu.(Just another day in Africa!)
    Fr shaz, Lou and the girls at Cossington XX

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  4. Lovely to see all, though not quite sure about the last photo, is it chilton/blakes haka dance or their loser dance!! Lol!! Keep up with the good work Jake love mum xx

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  5. You all look like your're having an amazing time...next time I'm coming lol. The pics are making me smile. Look forward to seeing what you get up to next. Much love. Mrs K xx

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  6. Glad you are having such a fantastic time Mummy and Daddy. We are having a great time too. Loads of cuddles. If you could bring back a rhino that would be fantastic. See you soon.
    Loads of cuddles. Love from Evie and Amelia.
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  7. So nice to see everyone having fun and enjoying themselves, Sounds like you're all having an amazing time and the pictures just show that!!:) Im missing you lots and lots James, I hope you enjoy the rest of your time out there and take lots of pictures:) I love you lots, Melissa!xxxxx

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