Day 9 : I spilled lasagne on this......
By Leo Cooper
Today was the second day running that we woke up at 5.30 ready for a 6.30 departure from camp. We gt to SOSCO and began setting up the pitches. soon the 400 kids began flooding in singing all the way. once all the teams had been sorted and the national anthem had been sung it was time for my dancers to shine. We had so much fun performing "we're all in this together" and the kids all enjoyed themselves. Then the reffing began. Although finding our teams was a struggle and there were a few wobbles, me Maisie and Ella pulled through, being in charge of the pitch with the most matches. After a long day of ups and downs , my favourites (shh don't tell) Guardian Angels won the overs tournament. Then we said all our goodbyes to all our new friends we made and headed back to camp for lasagne. Max wont let me leave until I put him in, he's hip swag.
Sosco Tournament Day
By Libby Earl
We were meant to be up and getting ready at 5.30 to leave at 6.30 yet, me being me, i woke up at 6.20 and managed to rush me and Tiyana out of the room. missing breakfast. We drove to Sosco and started to set up the pitches and a few of the cute smiley faces of the children ran over and helped us prepare. As the tournament progressed we gradually began to reunite and talk to some of the kids that we coached this week and last week. They were all so lovely and friendly and always happy. The kids treat us like royalty and really look up to us, yet really, we are the ones idolising them and learning so many important things from them. All of the girls love my hair as, if some of you don't know, I am blonde and they even said it was soft and beautiful. They are so kind and polite and gentle with us and always come and ask us how we are which is so sweet.
100% of the kids that were playing were so enthusiastic and were trying so hard and it was so pleasing to experience. Everything has been put into perspective and I think everyone can agree that we have realised how lucky we are. Overall today has also been an emotional day as many of us have become attached to some of the kids and we had to say goodbye to them. We have thoroughly enjoyed coaching them and seeing them progress and have fun, and therefore leaving them today was very sad. However we will always remember them and how amazing they are. Anyway we are currently eating dinner now so I have to go now, byeeee!
Love and miss you all, mum, dad, Will, Stanley and the rest of my family xxx
P.S.
Happy Birthday Mum for today and Happy Birthday Will for the 22nd!xx
(Eva) To mum dad, oscar and all my family and friends, miss and love you all lots , i am having a wonderful time, don't worry about me too much, i cant wait to see the elephants tomorrow and will be doing the blog very soon! hope oscar had a lovely time in spain, lots of love Eva xxx
Today was the second day running that we woke up at 5.30 ready for a 6.30 departure from camp. We gt to SOSCO and began setting up the pitches. soon the 400 kids began flooding in singing all the way. once all the teams had been sorted and the national anthem had been sung it was time for my dancers to shine. We had so much fun performing "we're all in this together" and the kids all enjoyed themselves. Then the reffing began. Although finding our teams was a struggle and there were a few wobbles, me Maisie and Ella pulled through, being in charge of the pitch with the most matches. After a long day of ups and downs , my favourites (shh don't tell) Guardian Angels won the overs tournament. Then we said all our goodbyes to all our new friends we made and headed back to camp for lasagne. Max wont let me leave until I put him in, he's hip swag.
Sosco Tournament Day
By Libby Earl
We were meant to be up and getting ready at 5.30 to leave at 6.30 yet, me being me, i woke up at 6.20 and managed to rush me and Tiyana out of the room. missing breakfast. We drove to Sosco and started to set up the pitches and a few of the cute smiley faces of the children ran over and helped us prepare. As the tournament progressed we gradually began to reunite and talk to some of the kids that we coached this week and last week. They were all so lovely and friendly and always happy. The kids treat us like royalty and really look up to us, yet really, we are the ones idolising them and learning so many important things from them. All of the girls love my hair as, if some of you don't know, I am blonde and they even said it was soft and beautiful. They are so kind and polite and gentle with us and always come and ask us how we are which is so sweet.
100% of the kids that were playing were so enthusiastic and were trying so hard and it was so pleasing to experience. Everything has been put into perspective and I think everyone can agree that we have realised how lucky we are. Overall today has also been an emotional day as many of us have become attached to some of the kids and we had to say goodbye to them. We have thoroughly enjoyed coaching them and seeing them progress and have fun, and therefore leaving them today was very sad. However we will always remember them and how amazing they are. Anyway we are currently eating dinner now so I have to go now, byeeee!
Love and miss you all, mum, dad, Will, Stanley and the rest of my family xxx
P.S.
Happy Birthday Mum for today and Happy Birthday Will for the 22nd!xx
(Eva) To mum dad, oscar and all my family and friends, miss and love you all lots , i am having a wonderful time, don't worry about me too much, i cant wait to see the elephants tomorrow and will be doing the blog very soon! hope oscar had a lovely time in spain, lots of love Eva xxx
Sorry you girls missed your breakfast but so early- best time of the day though. So glad the tournaments were a success well done all. Enjoy a rest day tomorrow lol all xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day , how amazing must you all feel to be making the children so happy and excited to see you all and to be taking part in such a great tournament.
ReplyDeleteEva we are so proud of you it makes my day every time I see you looking so happy in the photos love you millions and remember you can’t bring an elephant home tomorrow.
Sounds like an amazing day!! Eva, I’m so glad your having a good time, love you too! I had such a great time in Spain thanks, can’t wait to see you very soon! Have fun tomorrow and have the best time in livingstone - I’m so jealous!
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Well done all. The blogs and the photos all go to show what a positive impact you are all having out there. We are very proud of you all. Nice to see your blog Libby, not like you to oversleep :-). Missing you lots x
ReplyDeleteLovely to read all the blogs so far. Super proud of you all. Glad to hear you and Tiyana didn’t miss the bus🥳
ReplyDeleteGreat blogs today. The photos really show the scale of the tournament & the numbers you've been coaching - amazing! So impressed with you all. Enjoy the elephants tomorrow ☺️ Xx
ReplyDeleteLibby what a lovely blog. Thank you for your little call home on my 50th. We miss you loads and are so pleased this experience is teaching you a lot. Enjoy every minute of your birthday on the 23rd xx
ReplyDeleteNice blog, Leo! The tournament looks like it was great. Enjoy the downtime before it starts all over again. See you soon. Love, Dad x
ReplyDeleteWowza!!! I've worked out how to comment! loving the blog, great to hear whats happening with you all and loving the pics. Keep them coming. Missing you Leo. lots of love, Mum (& Willow) Woof Woof!!!
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