Replies to the latest set of comments, for which thanks:

Abi:

Hi, Abi. Lovely to hear from you. Do you know that your sunny personality comes through in your writing? That’s really great! Still enjoying myself, thank you…very much aware that time is now running out to try to get things done for the children here. Hottest? I’d guess about 35 degrees. No, you certainly aren’t allowed to harm or certainly eat elephants (except the ones that roam Prior Park (see earlier blog…)). Best thing about the trip? Hearing the children sing so wholeheartedy…today they loved a song with the words:

Mr Rabbit, Mr Rabbit, your ears are mighty long!

Yes, my Lord they’re put on wrong!

Every little soul must shine, shine shine!

Every little soul must shine….(clap)…shine shine!

Remember you may only call me Mr David during August, as may your friends.

Mr G:

Yes, Mrs G., I’m afraid a lot of them are going to the opposition! Now that spring is here they’re laying like billyo’! If you need any, call J and combine it with a trip to Clark’s Village.

Arthur:

Good to hear from you Arthur. We’ve just started a topic on Measurement. Tomorrow I’m going to let the children find out how tall they are!

Henry!

Sorry to hear about your finger. I hope it’ll soon mend. 4-0 against PR is a great result…well done!

Owen:

Thanks for your message Owen. It nearly always starts bright and very warm here but it clouds over during the afternoon. No rain in the last few days but we’re on the edge of the rainy season when I ‘m told it’ll rain buckets every day for two or three months!

Harry H:

You’re very good correspondent, Harry. It’s good to hear from you again. Some of the girls’ names are traditional English, like Mary, Diana and Alice, but there’s also a Lali, Saipanai, Tajeuwa (the bell ringer I photographed). Boys’ names also mix English and Maasai: James, Tony, Memusi, Leina, Kauredi, Sheunye…Penfriending sounds great but their English is very limited and there’s no post here! But I hope to bring back some Thank-you letters at least from Class Four.

Harry G!

Weather’s still very hot during the middle of the day, but cooler later. I’m varying up my rice and pasta recipes, Harry. Tonight I’ve just had pasta with frankfurters in a spicy pasta sauce! Delish! Now for some cheese…I’ll have to eat it before it goes off!

Thank you 4G, for your lovely message a few days ago, and my apologies for forgetting to reply to you.

Now, come on Year Eight. I have not heard a word from any of you since I arrived. Year Eight tutors, will you stir your tutees, please!

(Also, thank you to the many parents who are reading my reports from Sanga. Do post a comment..I’d be delighted to hear from you too before I leave at the end of next week.)

More news from me tomorrow.