day nine/ten - nominations continued

Best prank award - Ottilie - general joker, but the phone call in her best French/ Cornish farmer/Welsh accent had James M convinced that the hotel were going to charge him for the broken glass, to much amusement ... He even had his money in his hand, ready to go to the desk to pay!
Most laid back award - James M - took the injury and stitches in his stride, not letting the fact he couldn't shower or swim phase him at all ... He was incredibly mature and balanced throughout.
Best Barter award - Dan - allegedly he got a 100,000 Tsh purchase to 10,000 tsh ... Most of us felt guilty knocking them down to half .. But Dan had no such scruples :-)
Motherly nature award - Becky and Becky - their nurturing helped to keep Brandon on side, helping him to be the fantastic young man already mentioned.
Most unlikely scrapers award - Beth, Izzy and Marsha - what started out as a good natured netball match turned into a full on boxing match with these three in the middle ... But they extricated themselves well.
Most unexpected inclusion award - Mr Street - his sudden inclusion of Umonga, Umonga, Umonga as we were practicing using our words to 'we are the champions' for the celebration left everyone rolling in the aisles, and did exactly the same at the event in front of an audience of 800 Tanzanians!
Relentless optimism award - George - never was there a moment when there wasn't a smile on his face or he wasn't keeping us entertained with his commentary on affairs.
Most mistaken for a teacher award - Freddie - when he stood up in the lesson, with Mr Street at the back, the students mistook height for age and thought he was Mwalimu (teacher) ... He did a very good job.
Most inviting hair award - Olivia - her hair was touched more by our Tanzanian student friends than any others, as they loved the colour and texture ... The number that reached out and stroked her hair as she passed was unbelievable at times ... I'm not sure she was always aware!
Lifetime achievement award - Dec - he could have so many different awards - biggest reaction to a visit to the clinic award, Mr Gadget award, Flash Harry award ... The list goes on ... The most pharmacies visited in Dodoma award, equal most visits to the doctor award, worst chat up lines award ...
Taught most impromptu lessons award - Mrs Sampson - every time she stepped into a lesson, no matter what it was, the Tanzanian teacher immediately gave up the chalk and expected her to teach the lesson for them ... Also her sarcasm and wit really kept the the students engaged in a brilliant way throughout the 11 days of trip and the travelling.
Tour guide award - Nicola - she was laid back but professional so that the trip ran very smoothly.

We are now three hours or so from our homeward flight ... I will update with photos and even videos if I can work the technology over the next few days ... But I want to say thank you to all the students for making it a magical trip that has had real impact ... And thanks to the teachers who have made organisation easy and low key with us working together very well as a team throughout ... I'll be evaluating the trip with them over the next week or so and considering when the next trip will be ... Most likely Easter 2017 ... But in the meantime I hope that many of you/them will get involved in sponsoring students A-level education at £10 pcm ... A commitment of two years ... More details to follow in the next few weeks ... we are considering a photos and videos evening for parents and students  in the next week or so when we can talk more about things.
All the best from Doha ... Look forward to seeing you around 3.30 pm later.
Mr L