Day 2 at the Youth Polytechnic
Getting into a routine for the day now. Alarm goes off, boil pan of water for washing. Wash via a bowl wash standing in the bathroom. Whilst washing - boil filtered water for coffee, go to tap to fill bucket with water. Boil another pan to set the filter going for the evening. 7.15am set off walking 45 mins to work. Saying many “Habari ya asubuhi” and “Nzuri sana” to the very friendly and smiley locals. On the way back from work buy fresh fruit and veg for the evening. 4 bananas 20 shillings (140KS to the £) mangos around 10KS etc.
Met Isaac on the way to work – pick up garden fork for fixing along the way at the metalwork class. A real life practical for the trainees.
I get a pretty good dose of Kiswahilli today as there are a few staff in the staff room which is a good way of breaking down any barriers too.
Later I have a walk around the classes to gain a better understanding of how things work, etc. In the afternoon, Isaac is away and I spend the time getting to know the staff better.
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