Jambo, folks! An update from the mighty Maasailand with details of our final couple of weeks and what we have achieved in our time here in Kenya.
In the end it was all about completing the work at the school to fulfil our goal of renovating the kitchen, together with improvements on the veggie garden. Our aim was to have the place looking tippy-top for start of term in 2012, the kitchen ready for the mamas to cook in, and the garden sprouting nicely with veggies for use there at the school and for sale to the local community.
As we finished our last couple of days and had a fond farewell from Luis & family, Aya and the Jambo team, the feeling was super positive. We’re so very grateful for all our fine experiences and hospitality we were shown by the wonderful people in Maasailand. Without doubt, there is so much more to do on projects in Kenya, and I know Mariano is keen on returning as soon as possible!
We both give big thanks to Laura and Emanuel of the Foundation for the Future for making possible all the great things that we’ve achieved in 2011. Hold on to your hats for more action and adventure in 2012!
Take a look at the photos from our final week or so in Kenya. Below this slideshow are some videos of the action.
Here are three short videos, giving a flavour of the action!
With kind thanks to the Laura and Emanuel from Foundation for the Future, I am back again in Kenya with Jambo Volunteers (www.jambovolunteers.com), after five months “leave” in Ibiza, and this time I return with Mariano (also from Greenheart Ibiza), who’s gung ho to be joining us to work on the Maasailand projects. Luis from [...]
"Shamba star", Naomi, gets busy with the watering can.
Back on the words with a quick final post from our amazing Kenyan adventure.
Having to get back to the UK one day earlier than we had thought, we managed to leave the Biointensive garden at Kimuka primary school in the safe and capable hands [...]
Greetings, followers of the Kenyan adventures! Well, incredibly, Danny and I are nearly at the end of our time here in Maasailand, working with Jambo Volunteers.
The last seven days have been hectic as we struggled and strived to get things completed at Kimuka primary school, working on their biointensive garden project. Thanks to [...]
A little later than planned, this post details the happenings from our 4th week here in Kenya. It was once more a productive seven days with much hard work, and was topped off by a Maasailand knees-up to celebrate the 30th birthday of Jambo Volunteers director, our host, Luis.
A third week has successfully be completed here in Maasailand, Kenya, for travelling Greenhearters Danny and Mike, working with Jambo Volunteers.
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Back again with an update from the African savannah and Maasailand.
Danny and I have now completed one very busy week working with Jambo Volunteers. Our HQ is based in Maasailand, west of the Ngong Hills, in the Rift Valley of Kenya. It’s been a great start to our five weeks out here. As [...]
La Finca Santa Marta
The Macleod Clan