Katies Malawi Adventure

In response to: "winter apparently...still have a sunburnt nose though!" 529 days old
by Iain Andrew Donald McIntyre [Visitor]

Nah! Not depressing at all: it means we all get to see you again soon! BTW, can't remember if I've told you this already, but I'm no longer in BSB.. . bit of trouble with Miss youknowwho.

It would be great to catch up, though, when you get back. Maybe I can catch Alison some time and arrange something. Pass my email on if you can s more…

In response to: "Ah forgot to add this:" 529 days old
by Dorne Barrington [Visitor]

oh my gawwd Katie you have done soooo much and I've only just worked out how to get onto your blog and add a comment! That's what comes of being a decrepit 50 year old and not a vibrant 19 year old like you. Mind you even at your age I wouldn't have been able to do what you have achieved. You are soooo brave Katie, and if I was full of admiration f more…

In response to: "Oh my gawwd its May already!!!" 543 days old
by Bridgette Askey [Visitor]

Hi Katie,

What an awesome adventure you are having. The trip to the falls sounds amazing.

My youngest son Daniel has received a lovely letter from one of your pupils, Frank. What a fantastic idea to set up correspondence between Galley Hill and your school. All the children in Y5 are dying to see photos of their new pen p more…

In response to: "Oh my gawwd its May already!!!" 560 days old
by Boosbeck again [Visitor]

Just read the amazing adventures and have printed out a copy for Nanna to read and to show to her friends.(Do you think she will be shocked by the skinny dipping!!??) What a wonderful time you are having, things to remember for a lifetime. No doubt the children in the school are benefiting from your presence, life will be a lot duller for them wh more…

In response to: "Ah forgot to add this:" 561 days old
by Iain McIntyre [Visitor]

Or rather:

http://www.lujeritea.com

[the ayes have it...!]
;) more…

In response to: "Oh my gawwd its May already!!!" 561 days old
by Iain Andrew Donald McIntyre [Visitor]

Was about to organise the search parties...

Hey! Good for you Toots. You tell 'em! It must be disappointing to find such a lack of commitment though, especially when it's the head. You'll whip that school into shape before you leave: you'll see.

God, what an experience you're having though. Bunjiing the Vic Falls, mee more…

In response to: "6 weeks in." 576 days old
by Jill Tonks [Visitor]

Hi Katie

It was lovely to read about your adventures! You're obviously loving life at the moment and taking every opportunity to experience as much a you can - not sure abut the bungee jumping though! The children at the school obviously enjoy having you there, you know i wouldn't be surrised if you end up in the teaching profession in more…

In response to: "6 weeks in." 625 days old
by Boosbeck [Visitor]

Hi Katie. Happy Birthday for yesterday. This will be one birthday you will never forget and will probably treasure in the years ahead. It is great to hear how you are progressing and it is an enormous relief to Nanna who has been reading your blogs and looking at the pics with great interest when she comes here. She sends her love as do we. We more…

In response to: "6 weeks in." 628 days old
by Steve Baxter [Visitor]

Hi Katie,pleased to hear that all is going well and that you have unleashed the trumprt on the poor unsuspecting children of Malawi!Sounds like its a great place to work,what an experience.Watched David Attenbrough last night doing his lizard programme ,and he was in Malawi.Didnt see you though,maybe next week eh.Take care and keep up the great wor more…

In response to: "Malaria and homesickness!" 650 days old
by Jill Tonks [Visitor]

Hi Katie

Great to read your blog. I know things are tricky for you at the moment but you're coping so well. I hope Clare is doing ok too. We all have days teaching when we think we're not making progress - hang on in there, soon your good times will out number the bad. Everything you do will benefit the children even if you feel it has more…

In response to: "Malaria and homesickness!" 650 days old
by Boosbeck again [Visitor]

We hope Clare is feeling much better and that you are continuing to cope with the school curriculum such as it is. The pupils will all be eager in your lessons we feel sure, probably getting more out of them than any other. The whole experience is amazing even though at times it doesn't seem so. Hearing about where you are has led us to look up more…

In response to: "Malaria and homesickness!" 651 days old
by Bridgette Askey (Galley Hill School) [Visitor]

Good for you Katie. You are doing what many of us would love to do but haven't the courage. There will be ups and downs for sure but try to savour every minute of it. This is something you will stay with you for the rest of your life. Best wishes x more…

In response to: "Malaria and homesickness!" 651 days old
by Ali Jennings [Visitor]

Katie, you are such an inspiration, just keep on going and knowing that what you are doing is making a big change to the lives of others. Well done you, I am so proud of you! x more…

In response to: "Getting Ready" 655 days old
by Steve Baxter [Visitor]

Hi Babe,just visited your site for the first time,sounds like you are getting into the African way of life.No bloody chance of sunburn here,webbed feet are much in vogue!Hearing about the head wandering off sounds like Mark Hirst at GH.Cheeky sod came to the TVYO concert on Friday,I was playing tuba and he said it was nice to see me doing some work more…

In response to: "Malaria and homesickness!" 656 days old
by Iain McIntyre [Visitor]

Glad to hear you've settled in. It's a shame that the headteacher is unsupportive. Still look on the bright side: you have a free rein to try whatever you think will work. You seem to be coping well enough, any way. (If you stick 2 half-inflated balls together do they make one fully-inflated one? Just a thought...!) Sorry Clare is unwell: I h more…

In response to: "" 660 days old
by Boosbeck calling [Visitor]

Hello Katie
So glad to hear you are settling to the task. Your words paint a bright and colourful picture of your new life. Not so keen on the sound of the food! Keep well and look forward to hearing more.
Love Aunt C & Unc P XX more…

In response to: "" 661 days old
by Lucy [Visitor]

Hi sis,
really missing you sounds like your having fun.The bedrooms still a total mess lol, goin to tidy it at some point though. Keep in contact!

Love Lucy
xxxx more…

In response to: "Getting Ready" 678 days old
by Alison Mackay [Visitor]

You have only been gone for a day but we can't stop wondering how you are getting on. I am sure the warmth will be lovely from the weather and the people. Have fun and don't annoy Clare too much with your trumpet practice!!! more…

In response to: "Getting Ready" 695 days old
by Paul Harris [Visitor]

Best wishes, Katie! Have a great time, and good luck with the recorders and the trumpet! You'll be a wow! Bilsdale Silver Band will miss you; we look forward to you playing with us again! more…

In response to: "Getting Ready" 696 days old
by dave simms [Visitor]

hey katie, it's alright that haha. my internet went off otherday so i couldnt tell you. but yeah. pretty nifty haha. hope u have a great time. ill borrow ur straighteners.....haha have a good en x more…

In response to: "Getting Ready" 696 days old
by Iain McIntyre [Visitor]

Good luck Katie (fairytoot?!)
Don't worry about your hair: they won't! Anyway, you can always grow it back... ;P
Seriously, have a wonderful and productive time. more…