It was very early in the morning when the birds were singing their melodious songs welcoming a new day. I jumped out of bed and rushed to the Frogs Kingdom where I took a cool shower. After bathing I went to my room and looked for my well-ironed uniform, put it on and went to the dining room to have my breakfast. I drank my tea as quickly as I could. I went out of the house as proud as a peacock, I walked slowly to school. When I arrived I went to my classroom and waited for my teacher to arrive. After 15 minutes he arrived with a smile on his face. As it was eight o’clock my teacher came with the list of pupils who were in the first position in their class and my name included, I was going to the beach for a very special trip.
On our way to Vipingo Beach we saw many people and they were as busy as the bees. On arrival at the beach everyone was as happy as a king’s daughter walking in the palace. We got out of the bus and put on our swimming costumes. We were as shy as squirrels but listened whilst Papa Kevin gave us the safety instructions to follow.
After some minutes we got into the Glass Bottom Boat and were driven to the deep sea. At the middle of the boat, there was a transparent glass where we could see everything going on in the water. We saw many fish like starfish, dogfish, octopus, tilapia, mudfish and many others. After one hour the driver of the boat switched off the engine and allowed us to get into the water to swim. Before the driver had finished his instructions I jumped in the water and swam like a fish. The others followed and with Papa Kevin, Alan and Madam Elizabeth supervising us, we swam for two hours.
Then we were called out and had lunch of fish, rice and sodas. We were so hungry and ate until our stomachs were big like the pregnant woman. After relaxing for a little while we went back in the sea to paddle.
Sadly it was them time to get out of the sea and get dressed. On the school bus back we were as happy as larks and had many stories to tell the others back at school.
I will never forget this day until the end of my life
Yes a great day out. I won’t forget it either.
I can vouch for the fact that everyone had a great meal!!!
I didn’t think children could eat so much.
Vincent
I will never forget this day until the end of my life
To think a day at the beach would mean so much
once again a marvellous job done by the GLO and the school,
Collins, I have really enjoyed reading your story. Sounds like a perfect day. Congratulations on doing so well in school and being first in your class.
Lots of love from Dominique
The interesting thing is that Collins didn’t even go on the trip, he interviewed the kids who went on the trip and then he came up with this beautiful story… a budding journalist! Collins wants to become a pilot but journalism could also be an option! It was an excellent day out and a perfect reward for the hard working kids.
Well done Collins. Looks like everyone had a great day and well deserved for all their hard work. keep it up and you will achieve great things.
Congratulations Collins on an excellent description of your special day out. I know none of the children will ever forget. Treats like this are a rarity in Kenya. Let’s hope in the future more trips like this for achievement can happen again.
Hi Collins I LOVED reading about your trip to the beach, it sounded like you had a fantastic day, in the boat, swimming in the warm sea, and having some good food.
If this was in England – the sea would be very cold, even in our summer time, and you would probably stay in it for just 2 minutes (or maybe even just two seconds!)
I think about you and the other children at G.L.O. lots, and hoping that you are all doing very well there.
Mama Jane will be coming out to see you later this week, so I am sure you will have some fun with her. I am a bit sad I am not able to come this year, because I am working hard, and I am moving into another house, and because my fourth grandchild has just been born – so it’s busy in my life at the moment!
Please say hello to Mama’s, Aunty’s, and all the children at GLO who remember me.
With love
Mama B.
x
What a lovely story Collins, and beautifully written. Congratulations and well done to you! Look forward to seeing you and everybody else tomorrow at the GLO. Xx
Collins, your description of the day out really brought it to life. It is another example of how well you are able to express things in writing. I know because I can remember very clearly the detail of two stories you wrote and kindly let me read when Annie and I came out to GLO in the summer. The beach, sea, boat, fish and happy smiling faces show what a lovely day everyone had. It is great to be able to look at the photos and know a number of you by name. It is cold and wet in England at the moment as we approach winter.
Love and best wishes to you all.
Jana
Hi all the people who commented on this blog . .I just want to thank to all of you .May God bless you and have long life .
Yours sincerely,
Collins Otieno