Since arriving on Batiki, we have been non-stop with things to do. From lots of grog and hop-hop to kindi, school, build and sports coaching. In week 1 I went on the build to start off. The 1st week was hard as we had to dig foundations and get the building started. It felt weird actually digging and mixing cement but it was lots of fun. We’ e also done sports coaching in week 1, where we played big games against all the kids.

Weeks 2&3 I was in Kindi which was mad! The children have so much energy. Me, Emily, Grace and Thom loved song time and arts and crafts best. Song time felt like it went on for hours! We done a Kindi tree in week 2 and put all the kids hands and feet on the tree, it looked class. Emily also came up with finger painting which soon turned into a paint fight between them. Seeing all the kids come along with learning is pretty cool. Youth Camp was this week too which was full of energy.

Weeks 4 & 5 and I’m back on the build. It’s amazing how quick its going up and how good it looks. This week we done the walling and started the flooring which has been fun although hard work. I’ve actually hammered, sawed and nailed some nails which I never thought I’d do. During coaching we’ve been teaching rounders, and it’s good to see the kids enjoy and play the game properly now.

In between all of this, we’ve also done a trek to see some amazing views, made Fijian fans and grog bowls, visited church on Sundays to listen to the amazing singing and had lots of fun in general. It’s mad to think we only have 4 weeks left in Mua village and 5 weeks in Fiji altogether. I’m loving every minute of it and plan to make the most of my time left here. Hope everyone is good back home and happy birthday Dad & Sam. See you all soon.

Since arriving on Batiki, we have been non-stop with things to do. From lots of grog and hop-hop to kindi, school, building and sports coaching. In week 1, I went on the build to start off. The 1st week was hard as we had to dig foundations and get the building started. It felt weird actually digging and mixing cement but it was lots of fun. Weeks 2&3 I was in Kindi which was mad! The children have so much energy. Me, Emily, Grace and Thom loved song time and arts and crafts best. Song time felt like it went on for hours!  We did a Kindi tree in week 2 and put all the kids hands and feet on the tree, it looked class. Emily also came up with finger painting which soon turned into a paint fight between them. Seeing all the kids come along with their learning is pretty cool. Youth Camp was this week too which was full of energy. Weeks 4 & 5 and I’m back on the build. It’s amazing how quick its going up and how good it looks. During coaching we taught rounders and it’s good to see the kids enjoy and play the game properly now. In between all of this, we’ve also done a trek to see some amazing views, made Fijian fans and grog bowls, visited church on Sundays to listen to the amazing singing and had lots of fun in general. It’s mad to think we only have 4 weeks left in Mua village and 5 weeks in Fiji altogether. I’m loving every minute of it and plan to make the most of my time left here. Hope everyone is good back home and happy birthday Dad & Sam. See you all soon.