Chessells in Africa:

25th oct

It was decided that we should cross Lake Victoria today and visit the Kingfisher Resort where their is a swimming pool and playground so Linda called Joel our Banana Boat skipper and he picked us up down by the lake.  To get to his boat we have to walk through a little fishing village right on the lake,  It is fascinating to see the conditions people are prepared to live in.  Joel decided that we should tour around the fish farm on the other side of the lake before going to the resort.  We were so glad he did as we saw so much bird life it was great.
At the resort we enjoyed several hours in the pool, some lunch and a restful day.  As we were finishing our swim a school group of African children arrived for a swim.  They were fairly young children.  The dropped their bags and just ran to the baby pool & jumped in.  It was like a washing machine the water swirling so much.  The teacher said these were privileged chn to be allowed this activity.
Soon after we headed back across the lake. At the fishing village we arrived in time to see the catch of the day - several huge Nile Perch just dumped on the ground from where they were sold.  This afternoon is a little cooler so the children aree out playing & Linda is cooking a curry for dinner.
Tomorrow we are heading to the Care for Kids orphanage that Janina is involved with.

So many birds on the Lake

Kingfisher Resort

Local school children in for a swim