Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Today we finished working on the sand pit. First we had to make a mud plaster and cover the sides of the walls. Afterwards we got to ride a cart pulled by bulls and dig the sand for the pit out of dry creek beds. After dumping and smoothing out the sand we went to the morning assembly where the children of Timbaktu showed us their dancing. The hand and feet motions were very intricate and eye catching. We helped with cooking lunch. We cut the tomatoes, trim the drumsticks, and chop onions, eggplant, and chilies. We helped the aunty cook the vegetables into a stew over her fire oven. It was a lot of fun seeing how they prepare their food at Timbaktu. We ended the day by learning simple dances steps taught by the students. Dancing and making music with them brought joy to everyone’s faces.

~Ariella and ‘Alohi

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