Day Three: Virginia

        Yesterday was probably the most eventful days of our time we have spent here. We got off on a slightly earlier start than usual so we could all come to the usual meeting space (the balcony of the cafetria) and have our morning discussion before we started to paint the guest house. To my surprise it is not going to be painted white it was just the first two undercoats. Dr. Marangi (meaning paint doctor in Swahili) whom seemed like he didnt really like any of us turned out to be one of the most genuine people you could meet. He and Ian - one of the Doctor's helpers - guided us through the steps on how to paint correctly. We added water to the paint so it was not so concentrated but we added a little bit too much water so we made sure to do extra coats when we painted. 

         The kids would stare at us while we painted but they quickly resorted to huddling over the top of the metal part of the well. My curiosity got the best of me for I found myself putting down my paint brush to go see what was happening. They were collecting and frying termites by the heat of the sun to eat as a snack. Mike, Joey, Duncan, Riley and Maddie were brave enough to try one but I was too scared to even touch one so I put myself to use by helping the kids find the termites in the field.

         Around lunch time we and a  group from Connecticut presented our gifts to the school and in return we recived an act of gratitude shown by a series of claps that an eighth grade student led. After the school meeting we had the chance to spend time with the children. Stella, Maddie and I showed the kids how to limbo and then we were requested in an instance game of net ball. We then gathered around in a circle and told them the story of Nemo, as well as singing some echanching songs of worship. After our energy was restored half of the group played soccer and the other half played other games. Some of the kids were very amused by my hair so they all started to braid it. It was very hot yesterday so we easily grew tired. Then we recived dinner which was fish with the head still attached. The people here are so kind and the kids are so genuine and energetic, which is so nice to see in a community where they do not have a lot.