Day 6 - Trip to Boudjour
Wednesday 26th
Then a tour of the impressive women's centre where they teach women about child birth, health and nutrition as well as holding conferences and printing their own newsletters.
After that we saw a film and media training school and a museum of the history of the Sarawi people so all in all a fascinating insight into the culture.
Food arrived at 10.45 - camel meat for Alex, chips, peas and hot dogs for the vegetarians which shows how different cultures interpret diets.
Buses for the trip to cultural projects was scheduled for 9.00 so we and lots of others correctly interpreted this as 10.00 and arrived accordingly. It was a bit like a magical mystery tour as no one had any idea where we were going. Turns out it was Boujdour, the smallest camp and we had a great morning going to a local primary school where we saw some fantastic art work and watched a group of kids involved in a Sandblast Arts project sing and dance for us.
Back at Fatumatu's another delicious meal with even home made apple cake - their hospitality is very humbling. Everyone apart from Ann J and I headed off to watch the children's race and then medal ceremony. Ann went back to Nadjma's but I stayed near the proper toilet which isn't actually plumbed in but at least you don't have to squat. I had a lovely conversation with Karkaza ( Fatumatu's friend) in Spanish and she kindly allowed me to hot spot with her so could download emails and WA David.
The evening at Nadjma's involved hilarious card playing with the young girls - mostly from other houses.
But I don't want to detract from their generosity and willingness to welcome 5 strangers into their home - they are so kind.