Interacting with the children had a huge impact on Matt. I remember how animated he was when recalling the events at the school. I think it made him really appreciate the things that we take for granted – textbooks, pens, pencils, paper. These things really are such a fundamental part of being at school, and […]
One of the things about today’s post which made me smile will seem very inconsequential to most – the use of gaffa tape. For the uninitiated amongst us who do not know what gaffa tape is, it is an extremely strong heavy duty cloth tape, easy to tear and apply. It is very versatile, and […]
Matt liked practical jokes, either played on him or by him, however it was no mean feat to pull the wool over his eyes. Kudos, therefore, to the guys who pulled off today’s prank! I am pretty sure it will not be the last prank of the trip! He was also usually up for any […]
Matt had a keen interest in wildlife, and loved nothing more than a trip to the zoo. One memorable visit was a family outing to Paignton Zoo. There was a large rhinoceros enclosure, and for some reason the male and female had been separated. The bull rhino was not happy, and had actually worn down […]
Going to Kenya must have been very exciting for the whole party – I know Matt was very much looking forward to the experience. However, I wonder if they realised that food was going to be quite so limited. Anyone who has been a parent to a teenager can surely testify as to how the […]