hey all,
just to let you know we're all safe, we've been out of reach of the internet but have been on a trek with the monkeys up a mountain for the past 3 days. On the way from dar es salaam to here we caught a public bus and managed to see giraffes, zebra's, buffalo, antelope and gazelles.
we've been seeing many monkeys on our treks and watching them, we also came close to seeing a elephant by following its pooh and footmarks but didn't catch up.
not too sure when we will get the internet access again as were on our way to our project at a school. but just so you know were all safe in the care of Phillip (PK) Neil (Neils at the market buying the oddest thing we have ever thought of buying in Africa?!) and Charlie (chilling around here).
There is a local market but to access it we have to walk through a village, there is many people around and the children love to wave and welcome us by holding our hands and talking as much English as they can.
since here we've been trying many things and had fresh sugar cane and tea (simba chi) made by our guides on the mountain, along with the overload of bread made especially for us and pasta with tomato sauce, were also trying to learn Swahili, Jack and Roxy are doing particularly well and Dan is on the catch up.
on that note......
nakupenda na kwaheri ( i love you and goodbye) =] xxxxx
love Megan, Serri, Roxy and Elle
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Lovely to hear from you again we were beginning to get withdrawal symptoms.Sounds like it is a wonderful place and we are totally jealous.
ReplyDeleteso pleased to hear you are all having such a fab time, it sounds wonderful, seeing all those lovely animals and of course the scenery will make your hard treks worthwhile i'm sure. drinking propper pepsi and having pasta and tomato sauce does'nt sound too bad at all...your doing better than i thought (thank goodness). Hope your time at the project is enjoyable..looking forward to hearing all about it.
ReplyDeletewell done with the swahili Jack and Roxy....especially Jack of course.. im soooo proud. missing you lots Jack, stay safe.
love mom dad and Nancy.xoxo
Hi all. What a fantastic report - wildlife sounds amazing. Tesco were unfortunately right out of fresh sugar cane last night. WELL DONE with everything. Hope the project goes well. This bit's for Serri... A big THANK YOU for your quick email. Surprised internet controller person didn't say "lowe it". FiFi is looking forward to seeing monkey photos. What about some land art with elephant dung? Daisy, Nigel & FiFi xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Elle,
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you have only been gone a week, seems like ages. I know you may not want to think about Textiles yet, but 6th form have sent through homework for your summer hols, ha ha. If you get chance take some pictures showing 'patterns, textures, colours and shapes' these may be found for example in architecture or nature, etc. I am pretty sure no one else would have any from Tanzania!
Hope the building work goes well and you enjoy the project phase for all the challenges and surprises it may bring. Keep us posted on the animal sightings be they actual or evidential (poo!) and any other anecdotes to keep us entertained.
Thinking of you each day wondering what new things you are seeing and experiencing:)
Lots of love Wendy
Hey Elle (and the rest of your team!),
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear how it's going!! Hope you're having an amzing time. Love and prayers Carol, Jonathan, Sarah and Emily Hibbs xx