the colours of Matangwe: Kenya report #2

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These photos were taken on my early walk to school this morning--a red-cheeked cordon-bleu and a hard-working woman, each a bright flash in the greenery. The walk is always interesting and full of colour. Bicycles and boda-bodas (small motor cycles which are the favoured form of taxi) and lots of foot traffic fill the road.
The students are enjoying the letters from Canada and the other supplies which were sent by Park Dale. Below they are using the new calculators and skipping ropes.

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Work on the new school continues and in the meantime some of the students are in tents and some under the trees. We had a big storm yesterday and everyone ran for cover. No one complained–in this very dry country every drop of rain is appreciated.

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3 Comments

  1. Hello and thank you for sharing all of the pictures and stories of your trip. We are overjoyed that the kids are using the calculators already. We hope that the students really enjoyed the letters that we sent. Students here are looking forward to reading the replies! We’re happy that the building of the new school is on its way. Yah! It’s been freezing rain, and then warm and now windy, how is the weather there (other than the storm!)? We are looking forward to seeing more photos from your trip. Sincerely 6/7L

  2. Wonderful photos Christine! It is so nice to be able to see what you are seeing and also to learn about all of the new people you are meeting! It looks like an incredible trip and I can’t wait to hear and see more. I’m so happy you’re able to share!

    • Dear 6/7 L
      We have enjoyed your letters so much! We have written back to you once and will write once more. We are very happy to receive the presents you sent. This Friday we are having a soccer tournament with the new soccer balls. We also love the skipping ropes which we use at break. Our grade 8′s wer happy with the calculators.
      Today the temperature is 35C and sunny. We know that you are cold!
      Thanks for everything
      Standard 7 in Matangwe Primary School

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