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'Physical Challenge not Inability' |
Our second 'free' weekend in Nairobi following on from the In Country training and a group of us were chomping at the bit to get out of the chaos of Nairobi for the weekend and visit one of our new found friends, Jeroen. Jerone, a dutch volunteer, has landed in heaven. Just outside the town of Machakos he has a 3 bedroom country house to himself surrounded by mango trees, chickens and cockerels (not so good in the morning but better than the Nairobi M25 I sleep on!). A local dog we called 'Geoff' has adopted him and sleeps on his doorstep, never daring to venture indoors. Jeroen works in a school for disabled children in Machako helping older children set up livelihoods so they can help support themselves when they leave.. Inspiring, upsetting, moving and humbling the six of us watched as children with no hands sewed tiny beads together to make purses and jewellery.
Stephanie is actually 24 and very bright, speaking the most amazing english and making beautiful beaded purses
The children just loved having their photos taken.. or taking them!
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Imagine going to work and having a 160 smiles and 160 hugs each day... |
We left after a few hours brimming with tears and awe inspired at the capacity of the children and the teachers to remain so playful and full of joy. And to drink a nice cold beer (sadly watching the football!).....
