Wednesday, 12 August 2009

The Final Chapter

We are about to enter the final stage of our Kenya experience. After five days of hard work in the Kenya sun we are on a well deserved rest and relaxation day at Diani Beach. The work at Muhaka has been very rewarding with the group working on school classrooms including a roof and a plastering walls. We have also worked on a forest conservation project. The days have been long and most in bed by 9pm! Working in the community has been a great experience for all and we have had some great comments from Camps International on how hard we work. We have made a better impression than Ringwood School who are in the same camp!

We move onto the Elephant sanctuary tomorrow with activities which may include goat worming and making paper from elephant dung! NICE!!!

We are due to arrive at Heathrow at 17:10 on Sunday and back in Wimborne by 20:30. Students will call when we leave the airport with an estinated time of arrival.

Everyone is well and enjoying the experience.

See you all on Sunday Evening

The QE Kenya Crew.

22 comments:

Jen Parvin said...

Hey Joe!
So GR8 to get your email this afternoon... You sounded like you are having the most magical time, with all that comes with that!! LOVL...
I am hoping your time at mwaluganje camp, will be a good ending to your time in Kenya, and just the beginning of the good memories and friendships that you have made!
The bucket showers & washing sound interesting!! I bet you can't wait to get home to have a proper shower?
Well, missing you and loving you loads....

Mama XxX

Radhika said...

Aliceeeeeeeeeeeeee

sounds like your having a good time :) missing you loads...see you sooooonish...so much to tell you lol. well you got a lot of reading to do haha :P

Enjoy the rest of your trip...and you have to tell me all about it...

Loveyouuuu and miss you loads

Radhika x

Unknown said...

Hi Kate
Great to hear from you and get info thro blog. I am missing you too! Great news about becoming an expert cement mixer - I am sure we can use those skills at the school house. Hope you are feeling better so that you can enjoy the rest of your time there - I have set up an online timer on countdown til you're home - 4 days 2 hrs and 48 mins Love u lots Mum

Unknown said...

Lucy Clayton in bed by 9pm...no way!!

Thank you for your email it made me laugh so much and I just can't wait to have you back and hear all your news.

We will definatley have a retail therapy day when you get back...Top shop has lots of new stock :)

Enjoy your last few days and work hard for the elephants.

Big hug

Love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mandy Widdowson said...

HELLO JESS!!!

Hope you are having a fantastic time, it really sounds like you are doing so much that so many people don't get to do so well done! It sounds much better then working like us anyway.. I'm completely jealous.
It has gone so quick these past 4 weeks and I can't wait to hear from you when you are home.
I better get out my self tan to try and compete with you.

Stay safe, have a good flight.

Love you lots and lots

Lucy and Nicki xxxx

Mano Amiga said...
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Mano Amiga said...

To Gerry and Nat

Wow guys you sound like all work and no play, 9pm, that will need some adjusting when you get back home..Gerry im expecting to see you monday afternoon please, if your busy diary can fit me in around teh sleeping, washing and ironing, so keep teh phone on when you get into england...and Nat seeing you as soon as your possibly free will be lovely!!!

love you guys, Freya

Jane & Andrew Patrick said...

Hello Tamara
Thanx 4 your email this afternoon -and thanx 2 Ash 4 sending it ! Mum has taken note of your shopping and guess where she'll be tommorrow ! Very glad the camera and cam corder are working fine - looking forward to some fantastic shots (oh and seeing u again, of course...)
Love Mum Dad & Honey

Jo Powell said...

Hi Alice!

Great to her from you! We all miss you so much and really looking forward to seeing you on Sunday. Had to open your PADI certificate, hope you don't mind! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Great to see your photo you looked fab. Can't believe your time away is nearly over, savour every moment you have left.
love you loads
Mum, Dad, Rach, Ellie and Luke.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Unknown said...

OMG heard from you at last!. Michelle tells me to stop stressing Mother,lol. You can hear her can't you. Got Michelle out on a 2 and a half mile walk today.She only came with the bribe of choc cake and hot choc. Beautiful day not much sun, very close.
We can't wait to see you. Promise you can sleep till Wednesday. We are off to Bristol then. I'm sure it will take you the same amount of time to tell us what you have been up to and what you have seen.

Unknown said...

Dad still hasn't got the hang of this he forgets to log out. Lov you loads mum Dad michelle Natalie and veryone else that knows you.

Tam said...

Hi Farrah - so the last few days now - have a great time - The boys are counting the number of sleeps until you come home - Looking forward to hearing all your tales. Travel safely home and see you at QE at about 8.30 - give us a call when you are back inthe country.
Love you lots
Tam and all the others xxxxxx

Unknown said...

Hi Will and Jack

can't wait to see you both and hear all about the trip. Don't lose the cameras. Dad

Julia Collins said...

Hi George. Great to get your message yesterday - I hope you've got a photo of the 'Internet Shack' so I can see if my mental image has been right! 'Look forward to all the photos and diary entries - we are all so excited about your return. Intenet shop done - all your favourites back on the list! You probably won't read this till you get home ... Enjoy last days, who knows when you'll get to go back! See you on Sunday
Mum, Dad, Doug and Anna xxxx

Kim Grimston said...

Hi Jess
So you are really coming home to little old Alderholt! we have all missed you here loads of comments from friends on "faceache" most of them in code but everyone looking forward to seeing you. Cant wait for a big cuddle in the school car park!!

lots of love and hugs Mum and Molly xx

Lisa and Sophie said...

Hi Jake,

You are probably at Mwaluganje by now and embarking on the final stage of your Kenyan adventure. Wow, you must have so much to tell us. We cant wait to see you and hear all about it. In the meantime, enjoy the last couple of days.
Counting the days until Sunday!
Safe journey.
All my love
Mum x

Felicity said...

Hello Chris!

Was so lovely to read your email- i got teary eyed reading it and i cant wait to see you! deffo taking that offer of coming sunday but i shall ask sally and mike if its ok! just to double check lol

i also asked sally and mike if its ok if you came to london and its all good! soo excited :) its sounds awesome out there- im so freaking jealous!

its really hott here- well its like 26C today but im guessing thats cold for you when its like in the 30'sC out there! lol...

cant wait to have a big christoher hug! and to see all the photos and everything!

stay safe and lots of love
Flick xxx

Sarah Adams said...

Hi Laura,
Lovely to hear from you and hope you're feeling much better now. We can't wait to see you on Sunday :)
Enjoy your last few days and safe journey home - we'll be waiting!
P.s. As requested, I have filled the cupboards with all the things you like.
Love you lots,
Mum, Dad, Bex and Sophie

Anonymous said...

Hey Hayley

Nearly all over now. We are all really looking forward to seeing you, we've missed you so much.

We've been at Grannie and Colins for the last week, had a great time - been to Lands End, done loads of walking, and been to Dartington Crystal glass factory where Katy blew her own glass tumbler!

Anyway I'll save the rambling for when you get home.

Love you loads

Dad, Mum & Katy xxx

Unknown said...

One sleep to go,can't wait to hear your voice. I have missed your chatter. Bit worried about the husband,lol. See you tomorrow night lov us

Sharron Taylor said...

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa dad did it again!

edders said...

Hey fella,

Soon be back home. We beat Alderholt today and are still top of the table.

Hope u get everything back in yr rucksack!
We had a good time in Majorca and all came home safe and sound.

Have a safe journey tomorrow and savour every last little piece.

See u tomorrow night.
Luv Mum Dad Lucy Caz xx