Once apon a time there was a group of idiots that went on an adventure to the land of Tanzania, home to a blistering sun and many interesting locals. On the day of Saturday in particular the sun was beating on the idiots more than usual and the locals were out and feeling talkative.
The first that they met was a young lad called Ahrri who was loud, proud and quite good at English. His dance moves were nothing to sneeze at either.
The next, Martin, who had a voice that even the grumpiest person couldn't help but smile at. The headphones on his head also led to him breaking into random bursts of song and dance.
The third and last I will be mentioning (because my god a lot came to see us) was Mary. She was a shy girl who stood to the side for most of the encounter but she came out of her shell when she saw Esme's hair and began to plait and play with it.
Many games were played, one of which was piggy in the middle. This game lasted the longest and distracted team three for 15 minites. In the end however work had to be done and the fun ended but the memory still stands firm in our minds.
The end. (And now I pass on writing to my
co-writer)
The scaffolding is up and we're all still working hard bricklaying. The work was getting extremely hard as the weather was just too hot, and the ginger team (team 6) especially felt the effects of this. The wall is getting really good and is beginning to look like an actual building. All I can say for now is we are all tired and ready for some well deserved rest. See you all soon!
By David Hodgson and Joshua Whiffin
Seeing the people must really reinforce to you guys the amazing thing you're doing. Meanwhile holly while you're out discovering cultures and life experiences, I've just found that ikea now sell t shirts, was all over that like a rash. Hope the shorts are still holding strong and your hair not dry. Love stella x
ReplyDeleteAt last a mention of the ginger team. I have to confess I thought you would have been renamed the red crispy team by now.i hope you get to relax in the shade occasionally. We are all waiting for the blog to be published every night, looking forward to hearing of your exploits. Izzy the cats are confused about the lack of enforced hugs without you and seeing the carpet in your room is a novelty they haven't got over yet .still not moved house, I'm taking James to Kendal on Monday so we can see where he is going to live. David and lyns are finally moving on Tuesday so we have an excuse to visit Devon soon.We are missing the random conversations we have when you can't " word" anymore.keep having fun and enjoy your rest day , love mum xx
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ReplyDeleteAnother good read keep them coming all great reads David seen the photo grandma said thanks for her prezzie and bend those knees and keep your head up or you will get London is like grandma
ReplyDeleteIt must be great to spend a little time with the locals they seem a happy bunch. The thought of 'blistering' sun makes me squirm,
ReplyDeleteI hope you are coping ok Holly.
The building work looks great I hope you all have some job satisfaction knowing what a good thing you are all doing.
Your absence is being felt now holly as the weekend Is usually when we see you surface so the crunkled face and creased pj's are missed.
IKEA T-SHIRTS!!!!! OMG right?
Lots o loves the WGs
Lovely blog today, it's great to see and hear about the interactions with the locals. You will all be creating such amazing memories for yourselves, what a great opportunity you have all had.Vik Xx
ReplyDeleteYou'll love this Esme... I showed Rhea the photo of you and she asked "which one is Esme?!"
ReplyDeleteAnother great blog and it was good to see that the locals had surfaced to see what you were doing. This must make bring home the good work that you are doing and who it is going to benefit. We are all thinking of you Alex, the blogs are the highlight of the day for Grandma Anne and Grandad Alan and lots of friends are following your progress too. lots of love.xx
ReplyDeletePleased to hear the locals weren't scared of gingers and hope Bob's looking after his ginger skin. Love to all (ginger or not), Wx (Bob's Mum)
ReplyDeleteNever thought I'd get so excited at reading your name my beautiful boy (Joshua Whiffin) now all I need is photographic prof you are alive and well. Love and miss you loads mam xx
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ReplyDeleteOur cleveland superstars x
ReplyDeletehope bob is doing okay, miss him so much had to get a chinese :) love from Em xxxx
ReplyDeleteHope you are all OK, and surviving in the heat. Oh, to have a pool you could all dive into at the end of each day. Hope it cools down a bit for you. PS I'm loving the comments as well, interesting to hear if everyone's holidays etc but that's cos I'm nosey! Stay cool and keep smiling !
ReplyDeleteSo James & Joe Morgan I take it this was all a cover story and you are in Magaluf...no sign of you in Tanzania. Enjoy the beach and watch out for the looky looky men !
ReplyDeleteEveryone is doing great, it must be lovely to see the locals and to know what an excellent thing you are doing for them. It was lovely to know you are ok today Bob and enjoying your lovely day of rest. Love from Catherine xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's Redcar triathlon and Saltburn Food Festival today, if you can all remember helping out at both, all that time ago! I'm off out in the sun to go find some food :)
ReplyDeleteIt's great to follow your exploits via your daily blog. Well done to all...the building is really coming on!
ReplyDeletePlease let Euan know that, whilst we are faring ok, Chilly Bear is really missing him.I found him sulking under his bed. He's been given a spruce up, aka a tumble in the washing machine, and he now feels much more loved.
Love, Mom.
P.S. Don't rush back, Euan, we've let your room to the end of August! x
Building work is coming along nicely. Keep up the good work and the excellent blogs.
ReplyDeleteThe ginger team! Love it! I'm guessing Ben Atkinson is part of that team?? Can you tell him to stop being camera shy? I've been looking after the pictures and cannot spot him in one haha!! Just read all the blogs and am really enjoying them! Keep up the good work :)
ReplyDeleteJacob Bainbridge, we are loving reading all about what you are doing in Tanzania, keep up the good work and we will be looking for you on the photos, love Nannie and Grandad
ReplyDeleteLove reading your great blogs and looks like building is coming along well. Matthew Smailes- Both sets of grandparents are now reading the blog... If they can work their iPads ok!!! Once again you missed Laura's dance show ... But travelling 6,000 miles to get out of watching this year is getting a bit extreme!!! Boro have signed a striker from West Ham called Ashley Fletcher for £6 million. All doing a great job and meeting the locals must make it all seem so worthwhile for you all. Miss you lots. Take care of yourself and be good to see a photo of you, love Mam, Dad and Laura X
ReplyDeleteHi everyone nice to see such good progress. Alastair, hope you are managing and enjoyed your rest day. We're missing you, there is a big gap on the sofa. Completed Cleveland Way on Tuesday. Everyone sends their love. Mum (Gillian Eales)
ReplyDeleteIs it really a year since Saltburn Food Festival it seems like yesterday?
ReplyDeleteLovely to see Ellis working hard.
Not sure if Timucin will qualify for the ginger team, I mean he had a bit of ginger but not the full ginger gene.
Im a ginger fan by the way.
Hope Timucins holding up in the heat he's used to Turkish heat so wonder how it compares. Very impressed with the building works its really coming on jill fidan
Great write up. We're all very impressed with how hard you are work especially in the heat. Love kelly bainbridge (Jacobs mum), barry, connor, joe and sam xx
ReplyDeleteAny chance of a group shot so we can see everyone?????? ( and spot who is not putting on enough sun cream!) Love Harry's Mam
ReplyDeleteWell done you guys! Great read and nice to know everything that is happening love Jacob b auntie x
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear about you interacting with the locals. What an experience for you all and them. Never mind Esme's hair, what the heck do they think of team 6!?!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo Esme! Love that some of you got to spend time with local children. Well done everyone cos the building is looking great! 😀
ReplyDeleteSounds incredible x
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xzarahx
Great blog again. Nice to hear you are talking to the locals, some of them will benefit from all your hard work. Oscar aunty Jane's party went well, she cried when she saw everyone and they had a cream scone for you. Keep up the good work. When is it your turn for the blog. ( we know how good your creative writing is).
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