Today we went to meet the kids at Munali. We all bussed to the Zoo. On our bus, the first half of the bus ride was relatively quiet, just getting to know the people next to us. However, the second half of the bus ride was spend singing songs and getting to know everyone. When we got to the zoo we all went to a field where we all introduced ourselves. Then the Zambian kids wanted to perform some poems and songs which were lovely. We ended up playing many games, some of which were similar to duck duck goose, only with a scarf, and sharks and minnows. Next came the dancing. Someone had brought giant speakers and we had an excellent DJ. We all stood in a circle, and each one of us brought a little something to the dance floor. It was amazing how good all the Zambian kids were at dancing! The dancing was made even better by the little boy busting some moves with all the other kids. The little boy was probably better than any one of us.
We had a delicious lunch that consisted of potato salad, coleslaw, chicken, sausages, and oranges. They also kept us very refreshed with cold coke, fanta, and sprite. After lunch came the traditional Zambian dances, which were very interesting to watch. The girls came out and took turns moving their hips, and only their hips to some good music. Then came the boys, wearing potato sack skirt like things that were shredded, and also moving their hips. The zoo was the same one we went to with the 5th graders at Birdland, so we went through it quickly.
I think overall everyone had an excellent time. I have heard more than one people say that this was the best day yet.
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