Thankfully the weather has taken a turn for the better in the last week with rain and storms mainly in the night and sunshine and high temperatures in the day. By October we should be fully into dry season.
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Our second weekend in 'Salone' introduced Laura and I to the familiar routine at Academy namely football games on Saturday morning for the boys. It was great to see their skills on the pitch not least goalkeeper John Fillie who, due to an illness of another player, found himself playing up front and then proceeded to score two goals including a diving header. A pile-on then ensued including the coaching team.
On Saturday afternoon I walked into Tombo to watch some premier league football (all games are broadcast on the African sports network) and was guided to "BMX", a multi-screen venue in town.
On Sunday morning we went to church with a few of the boys (one was a Muslim who as it turns out also likes attending church) and we were warmly welcomed by the leaders there. Inevitably I jumped on the drums at the end to bang out a beat which not only impressed the students but also persuaded the leader to ask if I had a kit at home and "could I send it?"
Life's a Beach
On Sunday afternoon Laura and I were able to leave the Academy and went to Burreh beach for the first time. Burreh is approximately 6 miles from Tombo. Despite being overcast the sea was unbelievably warm and it was lovely to be out if the academy 'bubble' for a few hours. Laura even hired a boogie board to ride the waves.
Two days later a few of us took the opportunity to visit Mama Beach after school which is only 2 miles from the Academy. The next day we were back but this time with the boys for their training.
Life really is a beach!
On Saturday afternoon I walked into Tombo to watch some premier league football (all games are broadcast on the African sports network) and was guided to "BMX", a multi-screen venue in town.
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| Tombo Town Centre |
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| "BMX" |
On Sunday morning we went to church with a few of the boys (one was a Muslim who as it turns out also likes attending church) and we were warmly welcomed by the leaders there. Inevitably I jumped on the drums at the end to bang out a beat which not only impressed the students but also persuaded the leader to ask if I had a kit at home and "could I send it?"
Life's a Beach
On Sunday afternoon Laura and I were able to leave the Academy and went to Burreh beach for the first time. Burreh is approximately 6 miles from Tombo. Despite being overcast the sea was unbelievably warm and it was lovely to be out if the academy 'bubble' for a few hours. Laura even hired a boogie board to ride the waves.
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| Burreh Beach |
Two days later a few of us took the opportunity to visit Mama Beach after school which is only 2 miles from the Academy. The next day we were back but this time with the boys for their training.
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| Mama Beach |
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| Mama Beach |
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| The boys training at Mama |
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| Myrthe is buried. |
Life really is a beach!
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