(1) First time to a camp of any kind for several of them
(2) First time for some of them to see an elevator
(3) Special bonding moments between myself and the children
(4) Good bible lessons, especially as taught by my friend Boniface who also lives in Arandis
(5) This camp can usually only be afforded by the more well-to-do children in the country (notice the digs most of them have on). The Hopes kids got to enjoy life right along with those kids this time. It made them feel special, for sure.
Above: Arrival at the Swakopmund Secondary School, where we stayed.
Above: Just some heads stickin' out the window. :-)
Above: Practicing for a "talent show" type thing
Above: Grub time
Above: Some kids from Windhoek, after the trek up the dunes
Above: It's nice that we are near a "resort" type area on the coast, because there we find Dolphin Park, which has a pool and water slide. Funnest part of the camp for sure. Only about $1 (US) per child to get i
Above: Two of the Hopes children who came along when we went to the beach. Look how nice Swakopmund looks in the background. BIG contrast from Arandis and the lives of these wonderful children.
Above: One of the games... ketchup-eating contest.
Above: It was a tiring time. One of our girls just couldn't stay awake. :-)
Above: "Friends are friends forever...". Two of our guys.
Above: Bible times were orderly. A little different from what we're used to at camp in the U.S.
Above: Another of our guys.
Above: Kailey and one of her friends.
Above & Below: The group from Arandis together
