Day 8 - Monday 6 March 2023 - An active day off

Monday was a day for leisure and activities, and many of Team 2 decided to spend a bit of time on (and in!) the River Nile. We bundled into the minibus and made our way to the watersports area, suitably covered in factor 50 suncream and DEET. On arrival we were given life jackets and a lesson in kayaking, ie sit in a kayak and paddle. In groups of 2 we followed the tour guide and set off for a few leisurely hours paddling upstream, and then drifting back down again with the current. Our local guide provided refreshments and anecdotes along the way, and we had plenty of time to stop and watch various kingfishers, herons and other native birds hovering patiently above the water before suddenly diving headfirst into the water for a spot of lunch. Inspired, a number of us followed suit and threw ourselves headfirst into the Nile…via bungee rope! While absolutely exhilerating none managed to bounce back up fish in mouth. Those who didn’t take the plunge cheered on from the sidelines. The minibus back to the hotel was full of an adrenaline buzz, after a fabulous day enjoying the sights, sounds and splashes of the River Nile.