Choir 34's First Football Game and Swimming Party

One joy of being with a new tour, out of many, is the excitement they face when seeing something for the first time. These wonderful children have had the opportunity to be at Mirembe House for their first week, and because of that excitement, have been able to witness so many new things. After coming in on Thursday, last week, they have experienced their first football game (aka soccer) and have been swimming in a public pool. The football game was so interesting. First the children had pizza, which won over the croud. They actually liked it and many went back for more and more. After dinner, the game started, and even though it was only a high school game, their eyes were glued. Most of the children really enjoyed the game and they were cheering and shouting like nothing else. The other people couldn't stop laughing. During halftime they became really creative, the girls started to balance water bottles on their head, and then we had competitions and dances. I was rather proud of myself, because I walked several feet with a bottle on my head. I think that is the longest I have ever gone and I did the same thing many times. I think that was the most exciting part of the whole game. After the balancing acts I was completely oblivious to the game.

The next night we were able to take the children to a country club with swimming. The pool was so big and all of the children didn't know how to swim. Imagine teaching 23 african children how to swim; loud and exciting!!! The minute their toes hit the water, they were laughing and screaming. I was hoping the lifeguard didn't think the children were drowning the whole time. After they were used to the water, and not so afraid, we took them down the water slide. Even one of the chaperons who couldn't swim went down this slide. So much fun!!! One of my goals this tour is to teach that chaperon how to swim. We'll see how things go. If she doesn't learn, it won't be my fault...hint hint. I am having a great time and I really enjoy being with this new team. This next year will be so exciting and rewarding.