At Bronyibima the local community had turned out in force to continue the work from yesterday and the students got stuck in early. The local tradesmen should the students how to build a wall and worked together in partnership in constructing the outer building. Toby, Alex, Dan B and Rosie discovered a real aptitude for laying bricks and were soon a very dab hand at putting the mortar down ready. Alex hit an all-time high of 50% work output in comparison to day 1 which by his own admission was probably only 10%, fingers crossed by the end of the trip he will be somewhere near 100%! However, his 50% really impressed as his handiwork was commended by the locals. Once we got to 4 bricks high at about 11am work ceased for the day as more cement is required which will delivered ready for a 6am start tomorrow prior to sports day! Just like England the weather is looking a little dodgy for sports day as it is currently raining!!!
The official opening of the ICT suite went very well with the local dignitaries very impressed with the work that we had done and by linking the village to the outside world via the Internet.
Preparations for the sports day are in full swing with a range of traditional races alongside the sack race, lime & spoon race and obstacle course. This will be followed by the hotly anticipated football match against the U15 school team managed by Barney Thorpe as he discusses tactics at his pre-match press conference he announced that in true English fashion we will be playing 4-4-2 in the style of Mike Bassett!
As a comment to Lucinda's plea on Tuesday for a camera memory card, I think Rosie should have a spare in the camera case lid. I hope she's taking lots of pictures too - although the pictures on this website are terrific for showing progress. Do you update the blog using the computers in the IT Suite?
ReplyDeleteMeghann - think of your roots - granddad was an amazing bricklayer - pull it out of the bag - put down your paintbrush and pick up your trowel !!!!!!!! Love and miss you darling xxxxx
ReplyDeleteWell done guys, you've achieved so much in the short time you've been there. Alex working at 50%? Was that a typo, should it have read 0.50%?! Must have been a bribe involved? Mr Abbott can I borrow your whip when you return? Jokes aside the projects are looking great. All the best for a fun and enjoyable sports day and the rest of the trip. Lots of love Mama x and Papps
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