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Having arrived fairly late the previous evening, we were not able fully to take in the beauty of our camp location, which gave us good views down onto the River Nile, and a glimpse at some of the rapids that some of the group would be negotiating later that morning. Whilst the rafting group psyched themselves up, (and checked the terms of their travel insurance !!) the remainder of us made our way to a local school, and a project run by softpowereducation.com an organisation set up to promote "education thru friendship thru adventure" The organisation |
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T-shirt, which included one for the children, as this was to be their "school uniform" which they had requested. But as the general idea was to minimise expense for the children's parents - the T-shirt option was chosen. As we all got stuck in, the walls of the school were quickly redecorated, along with some of the children I might add, as they attempted to master use of the paint roller. We had a great time taking photos, and experiencing the delight of the children as they viewed themselves on the digital screens. We visited a local potter in the village, whilst sheltering from a torrential | |
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towards the camp, we met some more of the local children.
Despite their poverty, they are always happy, always smiling.
Having got back to camp - and cleaned up following our painting
spree - met the rafters on return - did a swift head-count - all
there !! " I had time to walk down to the shores of the
river for a spot of birdwatching, whilst Nancy visited the
nearby source of the River Nile. Later that afternoon we had a
coke in the lodge watching another torrential downpour. Had a beautiful sunset that evening. Watched the video of all the group rafting - the painting didn't seem to be so bad after all !! |
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 Saturday evening |
 Bill meets Kalifa |
 Source of the River Nile |
 Sunset over the River Nile |
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