Computing is the order of the day today. All the volunteers place an importance on it, and are more than happy to help out. We get to use the laptops brought in for the "One laptop, one child" initiative. The computers are definitely second hand and using the mouse on some of them is so infuriating. I put it akin to trying to crack open a safe with a stethoscope, whilst a full brass band marches over your head- the band being the children in this case. The kids love computing, learning all the functions of word processing. Hopefully, an internet connection will eventually be installed and then classes can incorporate these little green gems into all classes.
The final of the football tournament is quickly resolved with representative players from all four semi final teams participating in a mixed final. Play gets under way amidst a scattering of balloons, " fair play" and "teamwork" signs, and the booming tones of an MC/match commentator. A small seated tent area is erected for spectators and I take my seat just as the game kicks off.
Barely ten minutes into the game, a n exceptionally heavy fog descends and I can barely see ten yards in front. The game somehow continues, I'm genuinely not sure how. Need I say that it ends goalless? Probably not- I'm almost seeing a reason for basketball. Anyway, there's a fun penalty shootout to finish off with, and everybody takes part this time around. The general consensus is that it has been a successful and fitting end to a few weeks of football. I'm glad it has concluded this way after a few ropey moments, and a lot of invested time and effort.
With the final kicks, the temperature plummets as the fog gets thicker and the darkness arrives. It's turning into an "Orcadian" evening as the rains starts belting down, and I'm pretty reluctant to leave my taxi on the way back. I take the flip flops off and leg it barefooted up the road but to no avail- I end up getting completely soaked.
The final of the football tournament is quickly resolved with representative players from all four semi final teams participating in a mixed final. Play gets under way amidst a scattering of balloons, " fair play" and "teamwork" signs, and the booming tones of an MC/match commentator. A small seated tent area is erected for spectators and I take my seat just as the game kicks off.
Barely ten minutes into the game, a n exceptionally heavy fog descends and I can barely see ten yards in front. The game somehow continues, I'm genuinely not sure how. Need I say that it ends goalless? Probably not- I'm almost seeing a reason for basketball. Anyway, there's a fun penalty shootout to finish off with, and everybody takes part this time around. The general consensus is that it has been a successful and fitting end to a few weeks of football. I'm glad it has concluded this way after a few ropey moments, and a lot of invested time and effort.
With the final kicks, the temperature plummets as the fog gets thicker and the darkness arrives. It's turning into an "Orcadian" evening as the rains starts belting down, and I'm pretty reluctant to leave my taxi on the way back. I take the flip flops off and leg it barefooted up the road but to no avail- I end up getting completely soaked.
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