Football at the Lubasi Orphanage

One of the neat things about Jollyboys is that they are connected with Lubasi Orphanage, a home for over 30 orphans and vulnerable children. Every Sunday backpackers from the hostel have the opportunity to go to the orphanage and play football (soccer) with the children. After recuperating from Ladies Night with a serious sleep in and morning by the pool, we headed over to Lubasi with some fellow backpackers. Upon arrival we got a tour of the facilities, and a breif history of the home. Then we got a chance to get on the soccer field! We were immediately impressed by the skills of these barefooted little boys, who played as though the ball was attached to their feet. Even though we weren't quiteeee at their level, they happily welcomed us to play with them. After they tired us out, we spent some time on the swing set chatting with some of the girls about school, food and their life at the home. We were all completely impressed by how smart, friendly and polite they all were - not to mention absolutely adorable! Even when we decided it was time to leave, children kept stopping us to chat on our way out. We were all so happy that we'd been here on a Sunday and had the chance to visit Lubasi - it truly is an invaluable asset to the Livingstone community.