Had a fun morning in the pool at the guest house. Mrs Mac is an expert diver!!!
Soon we are going to the Nairobi Museum and Snake Park - Mrs Kerr is staying in the museum! Then we are heading off to Meru on a three hour drive crossing the equator.
When we arrive we will meet the Principal of Meru School and then proceed to the Thiiri Centre to relax.
Tomorrow we are to spend the day relaxing (more swimming!) and exploring the area.
MA
Hakuna Matata dawgssssss (means no worries) - Pumba
NM
Friday, 30 September 2011
Thursday, 29 September 2011
I've been here one day and I'm loving it already. Had the most fantastic day. The animal orphanage was great and it took all my energy not to smuggle a baby cheetah into my bag.
The Maasai warriors also took quite a liking to Neal during the cultural dancing and invited him to get on stage to join in with their jumping 5 feet off the ground. He didn't do TOO badly and the only thing that put him off joining the tribe was the fact that he would have to hunt a lion and bring it's head back on a spear if he wanted a girlfriend :/
The cultural dancing performance was incredible and a huge group of nursery children all starting joining in half was through which was SO cute.
Snake Park and mueseum tomorrow then it's up the road to Meru where we will be greeted by the school principal! Let the fun continueeeeeee!
From Danielleeeee :)
The Maasai warriors also took quite a liking to Neal during the cultural dancing and invited him to get on stage to join in with their jumping 5 feet off the ground. He didn't do TOO badly and the only thing that put him off joining the tribe was the fact that he would have to hunt a lion and bring it's head back on a spear if he wanted a girlfriend :/
The cultural dancing performance was incredible and a huge group of nursery children all starting joining in half was through which was SO cute.
Snake Park and mueseum tomorrow then it's up the road to Meru where we will be greeted by the school principal! Let the fun continueeeeeee!
From Danielleeeee :)
A day in Nairobi
Today has been fantastic.
We woke up this morning at 7.30 after trying to recover from the flight. Sleeping under mosquito nets is going to take some getting used to. We were served a lovely breakfast at 8.00 and Silas and Peter picked us up at 8.30.
It was our first trip out in the bustling streets of Nairobi in full daylight. The Kenyan sun was hot and it was a beautiful day. Seeing camels on the dusty roads and the trees covered in flowers was amazing. Our drivers, Joseph and Joseph were really nice.
Soon we arrived at the Animal Orphanage on the leafy outskirts of Nairobi near the Wilson airport. We were given a tour around the park, seeing animals just behind the fence. There were lions, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, birds with spikes on their heads, and many other wild animals. The sun was very hot, although some of us are already a tad burnt...!
On the busy roads, we then were given the chance to see a view of Africa's largest slum, Kibera. It shocked us all to learn that 800,000 people have to live there every day.
We then had lunch at the Bomas of Kenya, a cultural arena outside of Nairobi, before seeing the show. It contained many acts of tribal dancing and a Spelbound-like-but-better African acrobatics act. After that we were given a tour of tribal huts in the grounds of the Bomas.
This evening we went to a shopping mall and had a huge tea back in Nairobi. We have now returned to the Methodist Guest House and we are nearly falling asleep at the keyboard.
Thanks for everyone's kind wishes- we are having a great time! And postcards are on their way ;)
From us lot in Kenya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;);););):):):):):):) xxxxxxxxxxx (that was from neal ;) )
We woke up this morning at 7.30 after trying to recover from the flight. Sleeping under mosquito nets is going to take some getting used to. We were served a lovely breakfast at 8.00 and Silas and Peter picked us up at 8.30.
It was our first trip out in the bustling streets of Nairobi in full daylight. The Kenyan sun was hot and it was a beautiful day. Seeing camels on the dusty roads and the trees covered in flowers was amazing. Our drivers, Joseph and Joseph were really nice.
Soon we arrived at the Animal Orphanage on the leafy outskirts of Nairobi near the Wilson airport. We were given a tour around the park, seeing animals just behind the fence. There were lions, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, birds with spikes on their heads, and many other wild animals. The sun was very hot, although some of us are already a tad burnt...!
On the busy roads, we then were given the chance to see a view of Africa's largest slum, Kibera. It shocked us all to learn that 800,000 people have to live there every day.
We then had lunch at the Bomas of Kenya, a cultural arena outside of Nairobi, before seeing the show. It contained many acts of tribal dancing and a Spelbound-like-but-better African acrobatics act. After that we were given a tour of tribal huts in the grounds of the Bomas.
This evening we went to a shopping mall and had a huge tea back in Nairobi. We have now returned to the Methodist Guest House and we are nearly falling asleep at the keyboard.
Thanks for everyone's kind wishes- we are having a great time! And postcards are on their way ;)
From us lot in Kenya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;);););):):):):):):) xxxxxxxxxxx (that was from neal ;) )
Nairobi
Hello from Nairobi. Arrived safely, flights went well. Saw Sahara Desert and the Nile on the way. Guest house comfortable, breakfast good.
Sun up today, heading to Animal Orphanage and Giraffe Sanctuary.
Sun up today, heading to Animal Orphanage and Giraffe Sanctuary.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Ta ta fir noo!
Jambo!!! I think I am now getting this! I am wishing you a wonderful trip to Kenya and know that you will have a ball! It is a magical place with sunshine, happiness and great people. Please say hello to the staff for me and a big Jambo to the boys. I am looking forward to reading about your adventures on here as often as you can! Take care and have a great time...oh and don't forget to check your cases at the airport.....I may make a guest appearance! xx
Half a sleep to go!
So I survived Duke of Edinburgh over the weekend.....JUST! I'm hoping the weather in Kenya will be VERY different to what we had to put up with this weekend! Rather tired but the excitement has gone up a good few levels! Some last minute packing and injections this evening then and early night and I'll be sorted!!!!
See you soon Kenyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Two and a half sleeps to go!
Well I hope everyone has got their suitcase packed (except Danielle who is still trudging about on D of E until Monday!) I think I'm now sorted. My daughter reduced what I was taking by half! Just as well as I have been offered a full set of Forfar Athletic youth team strips to take out! Now I know that may not excite our Grove followers but a matching set of strips for the Meru boys will be great. Must make sure that the KLM baggage allowance really is 46kgs each.
Saturday, 24 September 2011
Quiz winner
Forgot to say about who won the fundraising quiz.
We managed to sell lots of quizzes and raised about £85, so thankyou if you bought one!
About 25 correct sheets were put into a box and the winner was drawn.
Congratulations to Ailsa Weber (c/o Oscar Müller 501) for winning the box of goodies.
We managed to sell lots of quizzes and raised about £85, so thankyou if you bought one!
About 25 correct sheets were put into a box and the winner was drawn.
Congratulations to Ailsa Weber (c/o Oscar Müller 501) for winning the box of goodies.
Friday, 23 September 2011
Where we are actually going....
Kenya is on the eastern coast of Africa, and the equator cuts the country in half
We are arriving in Nairobi, the capital, then travelling up to Meru in the centre.
We will also visit the Samburu Nature Reserve.
Katie B's first post!
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! 5 nightssss! there is no words to describe how excited i am! :D
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
One week to go!
In exactly one week from now, we will be in Nairobi, after an eight-hour flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. We will have landed at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport in central Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, to be greeted by teachers Peter and Silas. We will then be taken to the Methodist Church of Kenya guest house in Nairobi, where we will try to recover from the long haul halfway across the world.
The following day we will spend time in and around Nairobi. We will visit the Animal Orphanage, Nairobi Museum, Snake Park (!) and Giraffe Sanctuary.
The following day we will spend time in and around Nairobi. We will visit the Animal Orphanage, Nairobi Museum, Snake Park (!) and Giraffe Sanctuary.
Monday, 19 September 2011
Twitter feed
Another means of communication should this blog fail to work: we have a Twitter feed.
Just go to http://www.twitter.com/GroveMeruVisit for updates when we are in Kenya.
Just go to http://www.twitter.com/GroveMeruVisit for updates when we are in Kenya.
New photos
Us four with Margaret and Silas at the ceilidh
With our new Meru School jumpers on
Courier article published 19/9/11
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Lots to talk about!
Have now got a final amount for Ceilidh once PTA's can bar profits are added in- almost £400! The fifth years were absolute stars selling all these tickets and making the evening such a huge success! There was a superb atmosphere in the assembly hall.
Courier photograph will take place at 3.45pm in Mrs Kerr's room on Friday and should appear in paper on Monday. Remember boys to bring your jumpers!
Didn't put a rucksack or similar on Kit List. You'll need something to carry on a daily basis to school.
Have put Blog details in bulletin and on Geography department notice board. Have also put up map of Kenya so everyone can see where we are going and an itinerary for interest.
Need to have a final push with quizzes in school on Friday as Tuesday is the last day for handing them in. The goodie box has certainly encouraged lots more sales!
Courier photograph will take place at 3.45pm in Mrs Kerr's room on Friday and should appear in paper on Monday. Remember boys to bring your jumpers!
Didn't put a rucksack or similar on Kit List. You'll need something to carry on a daily basis to school.
Have put Blog details in bulletin and on Geography department notice board. Have also put up map of Kenya so everyone can see where we are going and an itinerary for interest.
Need to have a final push with quizzes in school on Friday as Tuesday is the last day for handing them in. The goodie box has certainly encouraged lots more sales!
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Publicity
At last night's meeting at Danielle's house we were told that the Courier would probably be doing an article on Grove's first ever exchange visit to Kenya involving pupils- so everyone keep your eyes peeled on Monday for inevitably bad photos of us in the Courier!
Thiiri Centre
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| This is the Cultural Centre in which we will be staying for our time in Meru. |
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| It is a community centre with musical teaching available as well as accommodation. |
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| The Centre also helps with culture and development in Meru. |
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| These rooms will be similar to the ones we use when we stay there. |
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
15 Days!
We have just had our final planning meeting before we jet off to Kenya in just over two weeks time and the final arrangements are falling into place :)
Friday, 9 September 2011
Quizzes
Just to remind those who have still to complete Kenya quizzes that the deadline is 19th September. Please hand them to any of us if you think you are finished!
In other news, we have nearly finished our course of injections and there are only 19 days to go until we leave!
MA
In other news, we have nearly finished our course of injections and there are only 19 days to go until we leave!
MA
Monday, 5 September 2011
23 dayssssss!
This is my first post on this blog about our trip to Kenya!
I have just started my final course of injections before we set off for Meru in the not too distant future. Cannot believe how quickly it has come upon us and we are all getting very excited!
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Less than four weeks to go!
It's not long now until we leave for Kenya. Visas are being sent back from the Kenyan Embassy and we are all having lots of injections.
The ceilidh in Grove last week was a real success and raised over £200. Thank you to all that came and supported the cause. Margaret and Silas had a great time.
Quizzes are for sale from Mrs Kerr, Mrs Mac, Danielle Parsons, Katie Bruce, Neal Millar and Matthew Andrews. You can win a chocolate and sweets hamper- only 50p a quiz!!! Please return to Mrs Kerr before September 19th.
Speak soon!
Matthew
The ceilidh in Grove last week was a real success and raised over £200. Thank you to all that came and supported the cause. Margaret and Silas had a great time.
Quizzes are for sale from Mrs Kerr, Mrs Mac, Danielle Parsons, Katie Bruce, Neal Millar and Matthew Andrews. You can win a chocolate and sweets hamper- only 50p a quiz!!! Please return to Mrs Kerr before September 19th.
Speak soon!
Matthew
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