Monday 25th July 2022
Written by Harry C
Today we woke up at 8am for an 8.30am breakfast, the latest morning of the holidays (trip!) so far. Another first was a cooked breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast and sausages. We then all rested, whilst James and Mr Horrod had a meeting with the President of Tag Rugby over the border of Zimbabwe. They arrived back just after 11am. We then split into our training groups and headed on foot to our first school.
First we went to meet the new Young Leaders at Livingstone Rhinos Rugby Club. From there we were led to Linda West School, here we were greeted by 84 children from Grade 4 and Grade 6, which was 40 more children than expected, this led to us not being able to teach them Tag Rugby so we resorted to Sharkie Sharkie and a game of last man standing with a rugby ball.
We then regrouped with the other groups at the Rugby Club and walked back to the camp from there. For dinner we went out across the road for a pizza.
P.S. Lots of love, hugs and kisses Mum, Dad, Mimies and PocoMo.
Written by Laila
Today was the first day in a while that we have all slept in past 7am so that felt rather rewarding. For breakfast, we had the choice of 3 options (the majority chose scrambled egg on toast) and that was delicious, a luxury.
This morning was quite chilled out, everyone could do what they wanted until 11.30am when we left to do coaching in our groups, for a few hours. Personally, my group went to a school that was not aware of our plans to coach there so we only had half an hour of game time, which we spent playing Sharkie Sharkie - their version of Bulldog.
At around 2.30pm our group met with two others and we walked back to Fawlty Towers. Walking here, you are witnessing the harsh reality that a lot of people here live in, it is very eye opening.
Back at Fawlty Towers we had pancakes for lunch with free tea or coffee. In the late afternoon, everyone went swimming in the abnormally cold pool. Finally, after everyone had showered, we all walked to a local pizza place for dinner and then spent the rest of the evening resting.
P.S.
Hello Mum, Dad, Erin and Amber (and Luna) you'd better pick me up from the airport!
Evening guys, so great to hear about your first day in Livingstone. What a treat to get a lie in as well as scrambled eggs, it’s the little things eh! Hope you all enjoyed your pizza, have a great day tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you Flo as always x x
Glad you’ve all had some rest today and cooked breakfast and pancakes for lunch!! What a treat!! Deb Cowardx
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to hear from you Laila. We’re loving hearing everyone’s updates and spotting you in the photos! Sounds like you’re having an amazing time even if it is hard work.
ReplyDeleteMade us laugh that the place is called Fawlty Towers! Glad the food is OK as I know you were worried about that.
And yes I’ll be at the airport!
Miss you Lots. Love Mum x
Wow Laila what an amazing and life changing experience. I'm very proud of you and now your near Vic Falls, your turn to do the bungee jump👍 Miss you littleun and see you soon Dad x
ReplyDeleteThank you Harry and Laila for telling us about your day. That was luxury today, sleeping in until 8:30am! It is so nice to hear that you are all having a lovely time.
ReplyDeleteLove to all the Zambia Tour team, the teachers and Tag Rubgy team. x
PS Sarosh, shall I book that haircut yet?
Love that you had scrambled eggs and pancakes. I know one person on the trip who will be happy with that! Sounds like you all had a good relax today- much deserved. Make the most of every moment this week! Enjoy more adventures xx
ReplyDeleteI can’t believe you’re onto the second stage of your trip. It sounds like you’re having such an incredible time, savour this last week - it’ll go in a flash! Martha - can’t wait to read your blog!!
ReplyDeleteScrambled eggs, swimming pools and a lie in. Sounds like luxury. I noticed Evie H has found someone to French plait her hair too. Enjoy this second stage of the trip everyone. . Cannot wait to hear all about it in a weeks time.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your blog, Laila and everyone else’s about your amazing trip & experiences - truly envious. Also Interesting to learn a bit about the sport and how the coaching is progressing and pleased that the accommodation & food seem to suit you all - to varying extent! Really glad that you’re mixing in with the locals and appreciating how fortunate we are compared to many others. Taid x
ReplyDeleteWell I know which meal will have been the highlight for Ana!
ReplyDeleteHave you eaten caterpillars or flying ants yet? Ana - Grandpa will be disappointed if you don’t!!
Sounds like another exciting day - walking back to camp must have been interesting - you’re really experiencing Africa!
Miss you so much! Xx
Its so lovely to read your updates everyday, it’s the highlight of my day. Sounds like a real treat day today, lie in, swimming, eggs, pancakes and pizza!! Hope everyone is enjoying themselves, sounds like such hard but very rewarding work. You guys are amazing! Sending lots of love Lauren as always xx
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to see that you are all having such an exciting experience in Zambia. We look forward to all the contributions to the blog. See you soon and Lauren we love you to bits !! ❤️
DeleteCooked breakfast wow. Thank you for your lovely updates. Sounds like you are all having lots of fun. Mila xx Sophie's mum xx
ReplyDeleteWe love reading the comments and so pleased that everyone is having such a great time. We scan the photos for one of Miss Perks and she is looking away from the camera. Lots of love, Jaya sends a massive hug.xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat to read your blog Hazza - concise as always! Sounds like you are all having a fantastic experience. I bet you’re enjoying seeing all the amazing animals and working with the sea of happy, smiling faces we see in the photos.We love trying to spot you in a photo and reading the blogs. Make the most of it and we look forward to hearing all about it on your return. Lots of love from mum, dad, Mimies, Poco, N&G, Grammie etc, etc.
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