Day 4- 10th April 19
We started the day at 5:30 and ate breakfast. We got ready to go to our workshops that we ran. We all taught the children different subjects like: Science, Maths, Art, Drama, Spanish and French. It was so fun and exciting to be able to teach the children and try to help them understand new things. After the workshops, we went back and played with the children and our buddies while the cooking team helped to prepare lunch. After the meal, we got into the buses with our buddies and drove to Elmina. While we were here we were given a tour of Elmina castle where we learnt about the history of the castle and how the Portuguese, Dutch and British all had control over it over time. We went around some shops and some people bought trousers or fabric ready to be tailored. The day seemed to be a bit tough because we are still getting used to the food and the heat, but by dinner our spirits have been lifted.
-Carys
Congratulations re all the workshops – I hope they went well. You now know what it feels like to be teachers! Hopefully you managed to spark interest and engage your pupils. And you seem to be becoming chessmasters too! Did the coke and mentos experiment work, Mixtli? We seem to have a “before” or “after” pic š
Well done with the blog – it’s great to hear your news. Keep it up!
What a fab and long day! Lots of very early starts you guys are having – will you keep that up when you’re home? How amazing to be able to teach the children. Love the plaits girls! xx
Great adventure! keep the spirit up and it looks like they enjoy teaching and learning, hope no one electrocutes himself teaching how electricity works š
Sounds like youāre all having a great time even though the heat must be tiring! Hope your little camp beds are comfortable!? We are all thinking of you. Xxx
Another action packed, great day ! Hope Fleur wasn t teaching maths !!!!!!!| Thanks for all the photos – keep them coming as you are missed very much xx
Great photos. I donāt think clara has ever had to get up at 5.30am !! Your buddy has an amazing smile and I hope you are getting along well and learning from each other.
Elena wants to tell you that she has enjoyed sleeping in your new double bed !!!
Miss you loads xx Mum & Dad
Great to hear your news and see all the lovely pictures. Missing you xxx
So proud of you Ellie! Looks like you are all having a fabulous and very worthwhile experience. Keep enjoying!
Are you learning how to play chess Jack. Great photos, keep them coming. Love to see what your up to.
Xxxx
What a great day you have had. Hope the cooking is going well. Keep the photos coming they are great.
Enjoy the cooking Katie, you may be able to teach me a thing or two.
Missing you lots xx mum, dad and Hannah xxx
What a great day you have had. Hope the cooking is going well. Keep the photos coming they are great.
Enjoy the cooking Katie, you may be able to teach me.
Missing you lots xx mum, dad and Hannah xxx
The photos are great enjoy every minute ! Well done teaching and cooking. Missing you Amelia and Darcie xxx mum
Hi mela and Darcie sorry I wrote something and mum posted on wrong chat lol !! ? Hi mialsie , mimi, momo, mela, Amelia itās Jaz here just saying hello and Darcieās fashion sense is finally better than yours (which is surprising) ! Hope your having a great time and Darcie I have looked after pineapple ? and she loves me lots but Iām not a big fan of her, but weāve bonded!! Hope you all have a great time and donāt cry to much !! Hope you donāt get to tanned !! See you soon !! Love or not Jas !! X
Another fun filled day, sounds like youāre packing a lot in and getting the most out of every minute! Fantastic! Weāre missing you on our holiday Elle, all the northern folk send their love ?. Keep up the great blogging, really enjoy reading them and seeing the photos.
Great effort everyone- looks like you are all really getting stuck in and getting the most out of all the different experiences- just getting up at 5.30 must be quite an experience in itself! Abbie we hope you are well and happy, we are thinking about you all the time and miss you loads. ps. Me and dad have survived skiing so far… 4 days down, 2 to go!! Xxx
Wow how amazing all that you are teaching the children and learning yourselves. Fantastic to see the children playing chess Sam! We miss you so much but are so proud of you xxx
V cool and good blog entry from Carys. Really hope Elimena Castle was good. The buddy photos look brilliant, so cool you guys were teaching your buddies some great everlasting games like chess. Hope the school painting goes well xxx
Sounds like a busy day – hope you enjoyed teaching the children. It all sounds like an amazing experience. Not sure Iād like the 5.30 am start ! Missing you Molly – your chat and famous āwould you rather …ā. questions xxx
More great photos of your adventures and another fab blog! Sounds like youāre all having a very busy and interesting time, cooking, teaching and learning not to mention getting used to the very different climate! Keep up the good work everyone! Love from Darcieās Aunty xx PS, big hugs to Darcie and Amelia xx
Love the photo outside the castle with the Ghana ?? flag, especially lovely of you and Amelia. How’s the cooking going Darcie…..you seem to be very good on breakfast duties. Have you given Grace and her family their gifts? If yes, I really hope they liked them.
Can’t wait to read what you are up to today (12th). Missing you loads Beans xxxxxx
Lovely photos, hope your having a great time. We’re missing you so much, Wishing we are there with you. Really hope you’ve settled in well and you like everything there. See you in a week, love you Darcie