Sopa! (This is where you’re supposed to say Epa)
We have finally arrived in Shompole! We left the Masai lodge and began our somewhat long and bumpy road to Oloika. During our drive we began making friendship bracelets to give to the kids at school. We also got a chance to take a lunch break at Lake Magadi, which was actually one of the locations where the Constant Gardener was filmed. About ten minutes later we began seeing children running and smiling as they saw our van arrive. I think collectively, we all began to feel that at this moment why we are here. We then walked towards the school with children grabbing at our hands and playing with our hair which is different from their shaved heads. The older students performed a dance and song in the dining hall, in preparation for their competitions next week. The children love saying “How are you?” and teaching us how to count in Maa. Tomorrow we will begin our work building the live fence and painting a mural. We are all having a great time!
Love,
Molly and Becca
P.S. Bobby and Josiah wrote last night’s post.
