19.11.13 Tuesday. Loumen and Kumbija

Another cloudy day here, unusual for this time of year, 4th day in a row.  We were up early as the children arrive early for school, the first 2 through the gate at 7 for a 8.30 start!  Faith wanted to watch the classes for a while, so she toured the school and Chris, Steve and I met with Mr Bah to discuss their essential needs of the moment.  10.30am and off to Kumbija to meet Mr Sowe, the pupils and staff.  More Jolly Phonics drifting from the classrooms as we arrived.  What a change in Deja the new teacher last year, she and Lamin started their Early Child Development training in the summer, and she has really benefited from it.  Much more confidence and evidence of new ideas in the classroom. The school has finally received the official registration, it took 4 years!  Everyone was happy to see us and we spent some time there before heading off to Farafenni for lunch.   Back home via the ferry to Soma where we were asked by the police to take one of their guys back to Serrekunda, and drove all the way back without stopping.  We dropped the policeman off at the turntable and headed to Mansea Beach where we gratefully got out of the truck to stretch our legs.  We called Rod and all went across to Hank's bar for a welcome beer!   Home for a quick shower and change and then went to GTS for the last evening with Chris and Rod.