Kristiana, with a shoe, by the benches,

 Today we had our first proper day in Zimbabwe. First we split into coaching groups and I am at a school called St Josephine's. We taught the basic foundations of tag rugby to two different groups of children in grade 4. Most of them didn't know anything about the rules- which was quite hard. It was really fun playing games like bulldog with them! The girls also always ask touch my hair as they haven't seen blonde hair before before and i don't mind as long as they ask first! In the end I think they were definitely improving  and they were running around learning to pass backwards. They seemed to be having a great time too, and I reffed my first game which i actually really enjoyed. 

In the afternoon, we went to a local old peoples home and split into three projects, one painting a toilet block, one building a duck/chicken pen, and the other gardening. I did some building today including brick laying which was really satisfying and surprisingly fun, although quite hot. Back at camp we have started to play a game with the tag leaders (like real life cluedo) where everyone drew a name, a location and a 'weapon', from the camp. The aim is to give your weapon to your target to kill them.  Kristiana got killed by accepting a shoe from Darcey on the benches. Tensions are running high as everyone is cautious not to be killed, though it is also very funny when people attempt to give random objects to each other. 

The food is really good here and the camp has an amazing viewing platform where we watched sunset- you can also see Victoria falls from there in the day which is incredible. We are visiting next week which i am so excited for. On Friday we are selecting 2 teams from each of the schools we coach to play in a tournament so we need to make sure all of the kids know the rules by then!!!

Missing you Mum, Dad and Tom xx

From Ava!

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  1. Zelah24 July 2023 at 12:50

    Ava we are so excited to hear from you! Wow reffing and building! We are very impressed and proud of you for getting stuck in. Well done everyone keep up the good work! Ps Aves you can't even escape Cluedo in Africa. Lots of love mum, dad and Tom xxxx

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  2. KarenRL24 July 2023 at 13:13

    Such a great update Ava, we can just picture it all. Real live Cluedo sounds such good fun, we are so pleased you are all having such a great time. For Lily: Erin is still hoping to see you, just not as one of her patients, she's still stopping students asking for you ;) It looks like the knee is doing better. We all miss you and send you lots of love xxx

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    1. KarenRL24 July 2023 at 14:06

      From Victoria: Hey Lily, loving keeping up to date with all the amazing things you've been seeing and doing. We are so proud of you being part of this trip and helping so many people along the way. The smiles say it all. Lots of love, Victoria, Justin, Jake and Joe xxxx PS We heard a rumour your mum and dad have started a list of jobs for you when you get back with all this painting and building you've been doing ;)

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  3. Mish Cowie24 July 2023 at 13:24

    Such a productive day! I am sure all your hard work is very much appreciated :-) Keep those updates coming - you have an eager readership waiting excitedly for blogtime every day!!

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  4. Sophiafh24 July 2023 at 13:37

    Love the update guys and we are all very jealous that you are in Zim and can see Victoria Falls - awesome!
    Cassie - we are enjoying reading all about your travels. Grandma Bear says she is living your experience through the blogs, pictures and videos, so keep them up! xxx

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  5. Georgette25 July 2023 at 01:44

    Brilliant blog Ava! Really good to find out where you all were when you were decorating and building! I can imagine that the cluedo is a source of much hilarity! Keep up all the good work!
    xxx

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  6. Lorna25 July 2023 at 06:32

    Are you sure it's not White, Kitchen, Poison Ava ;-) Glad to hear you are enjoying yourself out there! Look forward to hearing more over the coming days! xx

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