Arrived safe and soundly at Banjul Airport at about 4pm local time. Was welcomed by an almost unbearable heat and humidity for our English origins!!! Although the travel to the lodge in an open top rangerover (from the Faulkland war) was bliss! Bumpy but bliss. We were welcomed with 'wonjo' (the nectar from a sweet flower and banana essence) and the near by villagers and Akali (the chief) came to say abinyarday! Everyone's absolutely lovely and very friendly! Stayed up until 3 in the morning sat by a fire, under the stars, playing cards (and drinking) with the locals while a couple of the boys were drumming.
Today, went for a tour of some of schools4schools projects which was really interesting, especially for Em and Lizzie who can see what differences have been made! For the majority of the trips we all had a swarm of children around us with a minimum of 3 children attached to our fingers! At around 3 we went to 'paradise beach' and had fish and chips which were A.MAZING. Needless to say, a swim in the sea was inevitable!
Intrepid explorers, at the airport.
On the Rangerover.
'Segi' on the left.
Jabang school.
Chatting to the kids.
Paradise beach!
Dinner with the Akali.
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