Today we up for breakfast as per usual, unfortunately a few of our group were sick, the symptoms of which were horrible enough to make anyone feel sick. Today would be the day we say goodbye to the kids and none of us were in a rush to do so. But we went anyway and hung out until lunch, which was had at the centre.
On our return to the orphanage later on, many of took on the role of distracting the kids while Brandon and Lynne filled up 150 water balloons to be used later on. The distractions turned into a big lucky dip in which everyone was given two free prizes.
Brandon and I strategically placed the many water balloons on the upper level of the main building in preparation for the water bomb fight. Soon after, we had Lynne gather the kids in the open area in front of the upper porch. The massive water fight then began. The water bomb’s did not last very long so many resorted to the use of plastic bags and oversized bowl’s to soak each other with, the highlight of the conflict was when Brandon used a huge bowl (used to carry all 150 water bomb’s) full of water to drench Lynne Noack, she then had went home to dry off and change. After the excitement of the fight had finished, many of us decided to play either soccer or chasey in the playground.
After a big group photo and a skipping competition, we performed the huge hokey pokey with the kids. This was very lively and some of the adults got a bit worried someone would get hurt. (nobody got hurt)
The extensive and emotional goodbyes that followed the hokey pokey lasted quite a while, and when we finally left the gates we all wanted to go back to see them again, and I am sure some of us one day will.
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