NGONG HILLS EXPEDITION!      

It all started on Friday the 15th of November, 2013. We arrived at Ngong Town at 6.00 p.m. We were overly excited to have reached the long awaited destination.This is what we had dreamed of for days on end.The day was finally here!
Upon reaching Ngong Township Primary School, we were welcomed by the ugly classrooms in which we would spend the night. We immediately started working on our supper for the night. This is usually done by the various groups in which we are assigned.
When we had already taken our supper,we retired to our beds but that wasn't all. This is because there are the popular 'Night Shifts' that are assigned to every group.This is when we have to wake up and guard for some time in the night.It's both fantastic and stressing (You know what I mean).The cold nights aren't a JOKE ! If you can't believe me, then believe the strong katabatic winds that blow in the Ngong Hills during the night. Weuwe!
During the hiking,it's all fun-filled with several checkpoints on the way before reaching our final destination. This is when we really are into the moment, enjoying each and every second of it. We carry waterbottles with us because we really get thirsty during the hiking. Since it (the water) isn't in much supply, we only afford to take a sip!
With a compass and a map only, you navigate through the hills, valleys,bushes and across rivers to get to your respective checkpoint. But of course a compass and a map only cannot fully aid you in determining your destination. You therefore need to enquire from the inhabitants. This you should do in the local language or  in the national language (i.e, Kiswahili). It's fun-filled!!
We usually took  lunch at around 2 p.m. This was when we got some chance to relax and rest. At this time, we also played some games to relieve ourselves of the weariness brought about by hiking. The popular ( Kati) was our favourite!       
The rest of the hiking would be done on our way to the institution in which we would spend the night. We mostly reached the respective institution at dusk. Without dilly-dallying, we would immediately start by preparing our supper. This is also done in terms of groups. This way, group work is enhanced among the members. There's also a lot of interaction. This improves one's social skills.
During  the last day of the expedition, we usually have the most-loved BONFIRE! This, we can say, is the climax of it all. Let me not say much about it because I simply can't explain how fantastic it is. Any member, even the most dull one, will accord with me about this.
As I wind up, leadership skills are developed among the members by the various roles that a member is accorded.
Lastly, I can say that President's Award is the place for any teenager to be!!