Friday, 22 July 2016

Day 14: Last day... And chickens!

So today was an emotional rollercoster to say the least, filled with laughter, celebration and many, many tears. 

With a full day of performances and speeches, one of which Alannah and Lucy delivered amazingly as they both did so well to hold back the emotions to the audience. 

Saying goodbye to so many friends was the hardest thing to do. Heartbreaking moments seeing children burst in to an hysterical cry, no one could hold back the tears. However we all know that contacts have been exchanged with the children and that we'll keep in contact with people. 

Oh and in the morning, Ben, Jess and Iyanla killed chickens with their bare hands for our dinner that evening. 

Thanks guys, it was good. 

By Isla 













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7 comments:

  1. Sue Schofield22 July 2016 at 13:53

    I'm so proud of you all -our amazing young people. Lucy I'm happy you held it together for your speech - well done to you and Alannah (but I cried reading the blog ). Have a fantastic few days on safari. Ben I'll alert all the chickens in Bromley that you'll soon be home - well done 😃 Xxx

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  2. Sarah Freeman22 July 2016 at 14:17

    Well done all of you. Sounds fantastic! Enjoy your safari, you've defo earned it. Can't wait to see you Jessica and hear all about it. Love you xx

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  3. Unknown22 July 2016 at 14:49

    Oh gosh, how emotional reading that blog.. Sounds so fantastic ! So proud of you Ben and can't wait for you to come home. Mum & Dad xx

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  4. Helen Haigh22 July 2016 at 16:58

    Must be mixed emotions about leaving the children but well done for all the work you all put in. Really enjoy your safari. Can't wait to see you next week - booking restaurant to celebrate Katie's birthday & your return. Much love M,D&K xxxxx

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  5. Unknown23 July 2016 at 09:54

    Well done to you all , emotional time for you as your moving on but you have all been amazing and life changing for all those children
    Life long experience for you , the pictures and the blogs have been fantastic and brought tears to my eyes many times
    Well done royal russell , your truly amazing kids , well adults now
    Alannah we can't wait to see you
    Got some good news today aswell ,
    Love you all and very proud
    Mum dad n Fred xxxxxxxx

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  6. Unknown23 July 2016 at 10:05

    Well done all, sounds like you have made some wonderful friendships for life. Alannah we are so proud of you and can't wait to see you. When you get back you are painting the house, teaching Freddie and cooking dinners. Love you loads Dad. Xxxx

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  7. Unknown24 July 2016 at 07:12

    How amazing but so sad saying goodby made me cry reading your blog isla. Well done you guys for killing the chickens for your dinner. Sorry haven't sent you any comments over wkd but no signal on the boat but back now & great to see such fab pic's of you all. Can't wait to hear more about it all. Love to you isla & all the crew. M& d.xxxxxxx

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