Ok so the 3rd and 4th days both started early again so we could get as much of the concreting done in the cooler temperatures.
The third day saw us finish the final part outside of the building and then progressing on to the path down through the veg patch.
Spirits were high despite the task ahead of the concrete mixers. We did get some support in the afternoon of the third day in the form of Gerrard a local labourer. Gerrard worked with us for most of the afternoon of the third day, and how much money did he ask for? 200 Kenyan shillings (less than £2!!!)
We invited him back then next day to help us and even though we had finished by 2.00pm we couldn't get rid of him!!! Every time we looked round he was there, in the end we made him an honourary member of our team and presented him with his t-shirt and a weeks salary of 1000 KS.
The last afternoon at Harambee was a memorable one for us all with many joyous, thought provoking and emotional moments.
One of the first moments was when following our decision to purchase some chickens for the boys the coach promptly arrived, the boot was opened 22 chickens were sat there looking at us!!!
Following the re homing of the chickens and Brendon's rapid build of a chicken shed door (monitored closely by Gerrard) we presented the kids with sets of football kits and goody bags, the smiles on their faces were heart warning to the point of tears for some.
They responded by singing to us a thank you song plus a song written by one of the lads who wants to become a rapper, lumps and tears were in many of our eyes and throats.
Of course we responded with a deep and meaningful song that reflected the intelligence, dignity and seriousness of the visit ..................... Singing in the rain!!
Just before we left we passed on one more gift to Harambee, a £500 donation specifically to be spent on sponsoring the eldest boys who leave the safe house following education and skills training and move into their own home, we saw 7 leave whilst we there. They are given the basic necessities mattress, bowl, lamp, fuel, rice and cooking pot and their rent is paid for for 3 months (approx £12).
After leaving the safe house for the last time we all walked back through the village to the hotel and on route we stopped to gift some goody bags to a few children who each morning and night had stood at the roadside and waved to us, another lump in the throat when the confusion turned into joy on their faces.
Well that brings you all up to date for the first few days, to follow is the trip to Lion Hill and the safari through Nakuru National Park, but that's tomorrows installment.
The third day saw us finish the final part outside of the building and then progressing on to the path down through the veg patch.
Spirits were high despite the task ahead of the concrete mixers. We did get some support in the afternoon of the third day in the form of Gerrard a local labourer. Gerrard worked with us for most of the afternoon of the third day, and how much money did he ask for? 200 Kenyan shillings (less than £2!!!)
We invited him back then next day to help us and even though we had finished by 2.00pm we couldn't get rid of him!!! Every time we looked round he was there, in the end we made him an honourary member of our team and presented him with his t-shirt and a weeks salary of 1000 KS.
The last afternoon at Harambee was a memorable one for us all with many joyous, thought provoking and emotional moments.
One of the first moments was when following our decision to purchase some chickens for the boys the coach promptly arrived, the boot was opened 22 chickens were sat there looking at us!!!
Following the re homing of the chickens and Brendon's rapid build of a chicken shed door (monitored closely by Gerrard) we presented the kids with sets of football kits and goody bags, the smiles on their faces were heart warning to the point of tears for some.
They responded by singing to us a thank you song plus a song written by one of the lads who wants to become a rapper, lumps and tears were in many of our eyes and throats.
Of course we responded with a deep and meaningful song that reflected the intelligence, dignity and seriousness of the visit ..................... Singing in the rain!!
Just before we left we passed on one more gift to Harambee, a £500 donation specifically to be spent on sponsoring the eldest boys who leave the safe house following education and skills training and move into their own home, we saw 7 leave whilst we there. They are given the basic necessities mattress, bowl, lamp, fuel, rice and cooking pot and their rent is paid for for 3 months (approx £12).
After leaving the safe house for the last time we all walked back through the village to the hotel and on route we stopped to gift some goody bags to a few children who each morning and night had stood at the roadside and waved to us, another lump in the throat when the confusion turned into joy on their faces.
Well that brings you all up to date for the first few days, to follow is the trip to Lion Hill and the safari through Nakuru National Park, but that's tomorrows installment.
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