Saturday, 31 July 2010
Final Day
As so many people are missing their daily blog fix already I have uploaded the final days photos below as a nice way to round off the trip. Enjoy the summer everybody!
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Day Fourteen
Jambo!!!
Today was very emotional. We were overwhelmed as we completed the painting at Sagail and it felt great. We painted the walls and the doors and even the teachers at Sagail started to help us paint . Apart from the painting, playing with the children was also fun and we took them out to play some games whilst we finished off the work.
After that we headed to Mtwapa Academy. We had biryiani for lunch which was really nice and then we were treated to a special performance of entertainment which was amazing. Everyone received special gifts from the school and individual students and Moses, we were all overwhelmed by how much they had come to accept us. Some of us shed few a tears, others managed to keep it inside, it was very emotional for everyone involved as this was the end at Mtwapa after 2 spectacular weeks which none of us will ever forget!
It is near the end now , we fly back tomorrow , and are ready to pack tonight, none of us will ever forget this trip , it has been a life changing experience which will live long in our memories!
Jack T : Hi all can't wait to see you on sat and show you the amazing pictures i was one of the ones that cried today day but i am pleased to becoming back to tell you all about the trip. mum i would love it if lois was there to greet me on sat could you make that possible pls i would really appreciate it THANKS how was barca wishing you all the best love you lots Jack XXX :)
Rahi : Hello everyone, cant wait to see you all on saturday , hope your all okay , ive had an amazing trip , don't want it to end but it has to sometime , take care , all the best - RAHI ! :)
Today was very emotional. We were overwhelmed as we completed the painting at Sagail and it felt great. We painted the walls and the doors and even the teachers at Sagail started to help us paint . Apart from the painting, playing with the children was also fun and we took them out to play some games whilst we finished off the work.
After that we headed to Mtwapa Academy. We had biryiani for lunch which was really nice and then we were treated to a special performance of entertainment which was amazing. Everyone received special gifts from the school and individual students and Moses, we were all overwhelmed by how much they had come to accept us. Some of us shed few a tears, others managed to keep it inside, it was very emotional for everyone involved as this was the end at Mtwapa after 2 spectacular weeks which none of us will ever forget!
It is near the end now , we fly back tomorrow , and are ready to pack tonight, none of us will ever forget this trip , it has been a life changing experience which will live long in our memories!
Kash4Kenya Team
Jack T : Hi all can't wait to see you on sat and show you the amazing pictures i was one of the ones that cried today day but i am pleased to becoming back to tell you all about the trip. mum i would love it if lois was there to greet me on sat could you make that possible pls i would really appreciate it THANKS how was barca wishing you all the best love you lots Jack XXX :)
Rahi : Hello everyone, cant wait to see you all on saturday , hope your all okay , ive had an amazing trip , don't want it to end but it has to sometime , take care , all the best - RAHI ! :)
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Day Thirteen
Mrs True got mugged by a baboon!
It stole her biscuits. She cried out. We all laughed. The Baboon ate biscuits.
Today was the last day of the Safari. After a tired start at 5:30 we got going in our vans out to the Taita Hills Game Reserve to see the animals. It started with some Giraffes running, then some Buffalo's at a watering hole. Our drivers then drove us up to Lion Rock, a lion hang out for the kings of the jungle. After an all clear, we hopped out the vans and had a wander around taking photos and singing the 'Lion King' songs. The incredible views were astonishing to see and it touched everybody. We then left and drove around the planes, spotting more amazing animals like Antelopes, Giraffes and Jackels.
Hungry, we went back to the hotel to have breakfast. At the hotel, there is a watering hole, which is constantly surrounded by many different types of animals. This morning, we spotted some zebra's, antelope's elephants and ostriches. Then the funny moment of the day happened (see above). We then left the reserve and headed to the Maasai village, where we were welcomed with some traditional Maasai dancing. We had a tour of the village, and tried a hand at creating some FIRE! Afterwards, we returned to the hotel all tired out, so hung round by the pool for some chillax (sorry Wubba!).
Ellie: Hi everyone. hope the postcards got home okay. Can't believe its nearly over. Missing you. Love Ellie xx
Jack T: Hi mum, dad arch,brianna, caragh, grandad and brenda, lois haven a great time can't believe it's nealy over and i don't won't to go because i'm having such a great time but don't worry i am coming back mission u all and luv you all deeply all the best from jack t!!! xxxxxxxxxxxx
It stole her biscuits. She cried out. We all laughed. The Baboon ate biscuits.
Today was the last day of the Safari. After a tired start at 5:30 we got going in our vans out to the Taita Hills Game Reserve to see the animals. It started with some Giraffes running, then some Buffalo's at a watering hole. Our drivers then drove us up to Lion Rock, a lion hang out for the kings of the jungle. After an all clear, we hopped out the vans and had a wander around taking photos and singing the 'Lion King' songs. The incredible views were astonishing to see and it touched everybody. We then left and drove around the planes, spotting more amazing animals like Antelopes, Giraffes and Jackels.
Hungry, we went back to the hotel to have breakfast. At the hotel, there is a watering hole, which is constantly surrounded by many different types of animals. This morning, we spotted some zebra's, antelope's elephants and ostriches. Then the funny moment of the day happened (see above). We then left the reserve and headed to the Maasai village, where we were welcomed with some traditional Maasai dancing. We had a tour of the village, and tried a hand at creating some FIRE! Afterwards, we returned to the hotel all tired out, so hung round by the pool for some chillax (sorry Wubba!).
Kash4Kenya Team
Ellie: Hi everyone. hope the postcards got home okay. Can't believe its nearly over. Missing you. Love Ellie xx
Jack T: Hi mum, dad arch,brianna, caragh, grandad and brenda, lois haven a great time can't believe it's nealy over and i don't won't to go because i'm having such a great time but don't worry i am coming back mission u all and luv you all deeply all the best from jack t!!! xxxxxxxxxxxx
Day Twelve
Hello all.
Today is the second day of safari and yet again it has been awesome. After an early start, we all got going at 7am to go and see the animals. The first spot of the day was a pride of lions who were literally five metre's away, which was absolutely phenomenal! After that spiffing start we were chauffeured around the game reserve to see some exhilarating animals, for example tremendous elephants, elaborate giraffes, jolly buffalo, beautiful impala's and loads of exotic birds.
We then arrived at a local craft shop/cafe for a quick stop; some of us bought gifts for the family whilst some stocked up on snacks and drinks for the next upcoming journey. Next, we arrived at Taita Hills Game Reserve/Hotel and stopped for a slightly extended break of 4 hours. We had lunch and had a chance to relax by or in the pool before setting off for our second safari of the day at 4 o'clock until half six which was fascinating as there were loads of species of animals. Daniel is the best driver out of them all, he is a legend. Its so different to see them in their natural habitat instead of in a cage its fantastic and the views were amazing the vast space of plains and hills. The birds, especially the rollers, were beautiful birds I thought. As we were driving along a Black Mamba snake crossed our path and scuttled into the undergrowth.
Jamie Hathaway: missing you all love you can't wait to see you all :) <3 x
Emilie: Hello back home! Missing you loads! Ryan I have your mask, not sure it's a tiki mask, but it'll do. Also can you give me an idea on what to get dad, it would be greatly appreciated! xxx
P.s Callum says happy birthday dad for yesterday.
Today is the second day of safari and yet again it has been awesome. After an early start, we all got going at 7am to go and see the animals. The first spot of the day was a pride of lions who were literally five metre's away, which was absolutely phenomenal! After that spiffing start we were chauffeured around the game reserve to see some exhilarating animals, for example tremendous elephants, elaborate giraffes, jolly buffalo, beautiful impala's and loads of exotic birds.
We then arrived at a local craft shop/cafe for a quick stop; some of us bought gifts for the family whilst some stocked up on snacks and drinks for the next upcoming journey. Next, we arrived at Taita Hills Game Reserve/Hotel and stopped for a slightly extended break of 4 hours. We had lunch and had a chance to relax by or in the pool before setting off for our second safari of the day at 4 o'clock until half six which was fascinating as there were loads of species of animals. Daniel is the best driver out of them all, he is a legend. Its so different to see them in their natural habitat instead of in a cage its fantastic and the views were amazing the vast space of plains and hills. The birds, especially the rollers, were beautiful birds I thought. As we were driving along a Black Mamba snake crossed our path and scuttled into the undergrowth.
Jamie Hathaway and Emile Hames
Jamie Hathaway: missing you all love you can't wait to see you all :) <3 x
Emilie: Hello back home! Missing you loads! Ryan I have your mask, not sure it's a tiki mask, but it'll do. Also can you give me an idea on what to get dad, it would be greatly appreciated! xxx
P.s Callum says happy birthday dad for yesterday.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Day Eleven
It was amazing, the day started at 5:00am. NOT GOOD. We rushed up to breakfast all willing to be up at that time! LOL jk, everyone was very tired and could hardly eat their food properly. After we had finished we took hired safari mini buses to the safari hotel. We went straight into the animal business and were soon spotting animals! We saw on the way to the hotel elephants, gazelles, antelopes and monkeys. we got to the hotel and had a drink went to the rooms its a really nice, big hotel with very friendly staff. After that we went down to dinner and went straight back into safari. We then saw Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Baboons, Jackals, Warthogs, Antelopes, Zebras, Gazelles and some pretty coloured birds that we cannot remember the name of. :-)
Near the end of it we saw a herd of elephants of all ages cross the road just in front of us. It was indescribable and unimaginable. We finished the safari at 6:50 but the time we were meant to be finished was 6:00 :O. Thats because we waited for the awesome elephants to cross :D.
BY THE WAY, there was a FROG in the BOG called bogfrog so yeah, k BYE :)!
Callum Taylor & Shannon Montford.
Shannon- hey mum, dad, grandma, grandad , great grandma, great grandad, mama , aunties, josh, uncles, cousins, friends and Brother.. having an awesome time few downers but i'm all good! I love you all and i cant wait to come back to see you all. Missing you lots love Shannon! <3 :-) Callum- hey peeps, best miss me loads because i miss you tons :) kenya is brilliant and i don't want to come back you can come over here. love you lot loads and tell everyone i love them and miss them too. :) xxxxxxxx
Near the end of it we saw a herd of elephants of all ages cross the road just in front of us. It was indescribable and unimaginable. We finished the safari at 6:50 but the time we were meant to be finished was 6:00 :O. Thats because we waited for the awesome elephants to cross :D.
BY THE WAY, there was a FROG in the BOG called bogfrog so yeah, k BYE :)!
Callum Taylor & Shannon Montford.
Shannon- hey mum, dad, grandma, grandad , great grandma, great grandad, mama , aunties, josh, uncles, cousins, friends and Brother.. having an awesome time few downers but i'm all good! I love you all and i cant wait to come back to see you all. Missing you lots love Shannon! <3 :-) Callum- hey peeps, best miss me loads because i miss you tons :) kenya is brilliant and i don't want to come back you can come over here. love you lot loads and tell everyone i love them and miss them too. :) xxxxxxxx
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