Monday 29th of July

Ok then here as promised are the pictures I said I would post. What I've tried to do is give you a mini tour by picture. A video tour would have of course been much better but it turns out I can only upload pics to the blog. I am able though to upload videos to Facebook, which I have already started to do. So if you would like to friend request me, search for Stuart Wicks Milton Keynes & look for the profile picture of a guy who looks like a mad scientist- that will be me. If you don't have Facebook the sign up process is very simple. If in doubt, ask for help! I'm sorry but there's no other way to get videos to you. Although actually I just thought I will try opening a youtube account and doing it that way as well. I will keep you updated on that. It's not so easy for me to use the Internet here there often power cuts which means I cant use it at all, and uploading a 3 minute video is painfully slow (1-1 half hours) 

As for my first few days here they have gone well. I'm still settling in, trying to get used to washing in cold water from bucket with a jug, even though its hot here, cold water is still quite a shock to the system first thing in the morning. I had my first good nights sleep last night since I've been here, it's about 28c at night but I'm starting to get used to it already thanks to the hot weather back home. 

I have spotted opportunities where the children can be helped with our money. They have pencils almost down to the nubs, no rubbers etc so if I can get into town tomorrow I'll be getting them all some new stationary. Finally I am able to put this money to use!! :) There are plans in motion to take all the children to the beach next Sunday, they haven't ever seen the beach or the sea before so it'll be a real treat for them- and I mean a really big treat. Trust me a bottle of cold fizzy drink is a rare treat for them here really do have nothing. I also noticed they are playing cricket with just sticks for stumps so I'll be getting them a cricket set as well tomorrow, as long as the trip into town doesn't get cancelled again. Well that's it for now I think I'll go off to bed catch you all later hope your all ok!! Stuart :) x