This week has been very busy and enjoyable as Paul’s mum Jenny and step dad Mike arrived on Tuesday. They are staying at Bakotu Hotel which is close to the beach and only a twenty minute walk from our home. On Tuesday afternoon Paul took the children to meet up with Jenny whilst I prepared dinner. When they arrived back home Jenny had brought a goody bag consisting of items which we had asked her to bring out for us.
On Wednesday morning Paul was off so he took Mike and Jenny around Kotu stream and the golf course looking at the birdlife. They then called at Diana Mariam to take a look around the school where I have been working, they thought it very impressive. Once I had finished work we made our way to the hotel with the intention of spending the afternoon at the pool. Jenny and Mike were already at the pool side when we arrived so we quickly found some sun beds and then cooled off in the pool. The pool area was lovely although not adapted for young children as there is no shallow area. Abigail and Bradley were soon enjoying jumping in and Bradley is now managing to swim a few strokes without armbands. Jenny made enquires if we would be able to use the pool during our stay in The Gambia and were given the thumbs up much to Abigail and Bradley’s delight. The hotel is lovely and consists of lots of little huts built in a garden area with lots of little paths connecting them to the main reception, bar and poolside area. Even the rooms were a decent size with large double bed and shower bathroom area. Whilst at the pool we had a visit from a group of monkeys looking for food. Our relaxing afternoon changed when Jenny suddenly slipped at the poolside falling onto her arm and wrist whilst taking Abigail to the toilet. We quickly got some ice and a towel from one of the bar staff and wrapped this around her wrist hopefully to help with the swelling. When Paul joined us from work Jenny was still in a lot of pain and sure it was broken. Paul had a quick dip in the pool before we went home to change. We decided due to the circumstances to meet back at the hotel to eat out. We ate at a restaurant close to the hotel which specialises in Gambian dishes. It was a very windy night and quite chilly or maybe it was because we were so close to the beach.
On Thursday the plan was for Jenny to pick up the children from school and take them to the pool where Paul planned to meet up with them after work. I would be staying at home preparing a dinner of beef domada. After work I called at the market for veg and was making my way to the bakers when I bumped in to Mike and Jenny. Apparently Jenny had had her wrist x-rayed and it was broken so Mike was going to plaster it up until they got back to the UK. Whilst Mike plastered Jenny’s wrist I picked up Abigail and Bradley from school. They then all went back to the hotel for a dip in the pool at least Mike and the children were able to, Jenny will have to miss out due to her pot.
On Friday I had managed to finish work an hour earlier than usual so was able to cook a chicken for dinner, pick up the children and be at the pool for 2
o’clock.
On Wednesday morning Paul was off so he took Mike and Jenny around Kotu stream and the golf course looking at the birdlife. They then called at Diana Mariam to take a look around the school where I have been working, they thought it very impressive. Once I had finished work we made our way to the hotel with the intention of spending the afternoon at the pool. Jenny and Mike were already at the pool side when we arrived so we quickly found some sun beds and then cooled off in the pool. The pool area was lovely although not adapted for young children as there is no shallow area. Abigail and Bradley were soon enjoying jumping in and Bradley is now managing to swim a few strokes without armbands. Jenny made enquires if we would be able to use the pool during our stay in The Gambia and were given the thumbs up much to Abigail and Bradley’s delight. The hotel is lovely and consists of lots of little huts built in a garden area with lots of little paths connecting them to the main reception, bar and poolside area. Even the rooms were a decent size with large double bed and shower bathroom area. Whilst at the pool we had a visit from a group of monkeys looking for food. Our relaxing afternoon changed when Jenny suddenly slipped at the poolside falling onto her arm and wrist whilst taking Abigail to the toilet. We quickly got some ice and a towel from one of the bar staff and wrapped this around her wrist hopefully to help with the swelling. When Paul joined us from work Jenny was still in a lot of pain and sure it was broken. Paul had a quick dip in the pool before we went home to change. We decided due to the circumstances to meet back at the hotel to eat out. We ate at a restaurant close to the hotel which specialises in Gambian dishes. It was a very windy night and quite chilly or maybe it was because we were so close to the beach.
On Thursday the plan was for Jenny to pick up the children from school and take them to the pool where Paul planned to meet up with them after work. I would be staying at home preparing a dinner of beef domada. After work I called at the market for veg and was making my way to the bakers when I bumped in to Mike and Jenny. Apparently Jenny had had her wrist x-rayed and it was broken so Mike was going to plaster it up until they got back to the UK. Whilst Mike plastered Jenny’s wrist I picked up Abigail and Bradley from school. They then all went back to the hotel for a dip in the pool at least Mike and the children were able to, Jenny will have to miss out due to her pot.
On Friday I had managed to finish work an hour earlier than usual so was able to cook a chicken for dinner, pick up the children and be at the pool for 2
o’clock.
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