My visit with Maruge: Day 6

Ever since we went to school a few days ago, I have been yearning for a chance to go back. Maruge wants to go back too, so that is what we do.


Again we take the long walk to school, but his time it doesn't seem so long. We reach the school and yet again, the children circle us. Since school doesn't start for ten more minutes, I play jump rope with the girls and a quick game of soccer with the boys. Since today is June 1st, we are going to celebrate the anniversary of Kenya's self government. It is called Madaraka Day. First, the kids construct and gather things for instruments. Some get tin pots and others make flutes and whistles. It is quite a scene! Pretty soon, I join in too and the teachers also join in.  As I am drumming on a big, tin can, I can feel the vibration of all the instruments collaborating. It is an amazing feeling. We are having a great time and dancing all around.

                                                   Here are some of the kids dancing.
I think it is pretty funny to see Maruge dancing, but come to think of it, it's probably even funnier to see me dancing!


Later we go inside for some snacks, even though there aren't many. Like the first day when I was here at school, the time seems to fly by very quickly and it is time for us to return home. I give the kids hugs and promise to write them letters when I get home. Since they can't read yet, maybe Teacher Jane will read it out loud to them.  I thank Teacher Jane and give her a hug, too. Someday I will come back and see them again!