The drought is getting deeper and harsher, its not much fun. However these kids are making the best use of their soapy handwashing water, chanelling it to a mud making pit. Here they use the wet soil to make model animals, dolls, houses and many other things.
A local subspecies of the bush baby family, easily identifiable by their bright red colouring. . Unusually for a bush baby this subspecies is mostly seen during the day. . Though like others of the species they like to hide in bushes and are very adept at climbing. . The call of this bush baby …
Locusts swarms have been causing destruction across much of Northern Kenya for several months now. So far we have been lucky, they have passed by us to the north, and south, but not landed on or near the school. That all changed 3 days ago. Reports are that the newly hatched swarms coming out of …
Due to habitat loss the once abundant grey crowned cranes of East Africa are on the decline. Our marsh area was a typical example. It used to be a great breeding habitat for the crowned crane but as it dried up and was heavily grazed the crown cranes were left without a suitable breeding habitat. …
We got to see the camels of Mongolia and find out about cold deserts. The television is bringing the world to us.
We have had an influx of new children this year, which is great news, but it does mean the breakfast line takes a bit longer than it used to.
