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Debbie writes: At 6am the next morning the boys were waiting outside our
tents - looking for their next 'cadeaux' (gift). At first I felt
irritated as I wanted some privacy and space - normal for us westerners,
but non-existent for Africans. After trying to drink a cup of tea in front
of all the kids (which did not feel comfortable), I finally gave in and
pulled out an exact number of pens for each boy. Mayhem ensued and some
boys ended up with 2 pens, while others had none...
With temperatures rising (we had been enduring 46Deg C+ since arriving in
Mali) we headed off for a swim in the Senegal River with the boys. It was
wonderful to watch them enjoy themselves romping in the water! The older
boys keeping a watchful eye out for the younger boys - done in a very
discreet manner. Martin inflated two spare Land Rover tubes - this
provided huge amounts of entertainment for all (the big boys included)!
While sitting on the rocks absorbing the frivolity, a couple of smaller
boys starter playing with my hair and braiding it. They were fascinated by
the texture and were incredibly gentle with platting my braids.
) Luca and Sameena jostling for the tube |
) All aboard! |
