We know how the Queen feels – all these people to wave at and everyone wants to shake your hand. To see a white face in these parts is very strange – especially out in the villages – the children see you and then call out ‘white man’ and rush to wave.
School has finished today – and the children took their reports home – no long words, just the exam marks and a one line comment as to their ability. However, they all wanted to shake our hands before they left – and so we had to stand there and shake hand, after hand, after hand – must have done about 200!!!
They also like to rub our arms and pull Linda’s hair as its different – and said our skin was soft. Linda chatted to a few of the older girls and they were exchanged names – one was named Linda – so she won’t forget that one.
We did some work, getting the windows ready, as well as painting. Some of the older boys helped, and we showed them how to do it – and then left them with it.
The road is very bumpy – and Linda starts to go green as it lasts for about 30 mins and is very slow going.
It is very hot and sunny today – and being at a high altitude makes you tired easily –
The internet connection is very slow – and it takes about five minutes to load up one page! So at the moment it is impossible to upload any pictures.