After an relaxing two nights at a farm near Mt. Kenia called “Sandai” with a little of horse riding, some walks and good food, we today made our (5 hour) way back to Nairobi.
We arrived at Bora Bora Hotel in Kawangware at 3pm and just as we arrived the rain started. We already thought our plan of stripping the archs framework was not going to happen, but after an hour of heaviest storm (hail, thunder, everything) it cleared up quickly. Sepp and Felix called a Picki Picki (Ben is the man!) and quickly drove to Sweet Angels, while Muriel, Lena and Julius took care of Supper and did some drawings.
At Sweet Angels Felix and Sepp were again welcomed by our friends Christine and James and some of the neighbourhood boys. We right away started to demolish the wooden framework supporting the arch. This job was a little scary, but the moment it came down, while the arch was supporting itsself was amazing!
We continued to break down the wooden construction, some of the timber right away found its new use in the schoolyard fence, which had broken down during the rain.
After that was also done (with amazing help from some bystanders and neighbours), there was only little time, before we had to hurry back through the dark slum. Nevertheless, we were able to shoot some nice pictures, so enjoy!
Saying Goodbye was not easy, we hope to see our friends again soon! The boys even gave us a little parting gift, some car tire sandals for Felix and a beutiful shirt for Sepp. We will were them with pride.
Kangemi Youth Centre Architecture 