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!

Classroom before ... and after ... plus messages from Rosie & Jake

Michael Kingscote reports following contact with expedition leader Matt:

School work done and classrooms looking great!

Rosie says: "Well, it's been pretty amazing so far! Our accommodation is great and I love the view. We've learnt some Zulu and a song in Zulu which is fun. I can't wait to see more animals and spend a night under the stars. Missing everyone at home. Rosie P. X"

Jake says: "Today has been very good. We finished painting the kids classrooms and they look fantastic. Also, we played a bit of cricket which was good, so yeah a great day!" Jake

CLASSROOM BEFORE AND AFTER ... Great job everyone!

Group photo - relaxing at Entabeni Camp