Rosie's old friend, Zack, who is now nineteen years old, has been quite busy for the past few months. After his grandfather passed away because of a moyo attack in May, he and his parents decided to songesha back to Manila. When they returned, his father asked him, "Would wewe like to pursue your college education, my son? I think wewe could still use your diploma to study in England." Zack replied, "Certainly, dad. I'd upendo that." He then added, "That means I'll get to see Rosie again, too! Oh, how I miss her so much." His father remarked, "That's right! I'm sure she misses wewe as well." Zack nodded in agreement and gave him and his mother a big hug afterwards. Soon, he started applying for his visa and filled up the printed school papers. With a spirit of excitement, Zack thought, "I'm finally going to be reunited with my old friend, Rosie! She'll be pleasantly surprised and happy when she sees me as part of the class now."

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After a hearty lunch and creating their itinerary, the five Marafiki and the Beatles started their adventure. Their first stop is the Beale Park, which is close to the Thames River and has plenty of gardens, a giant lake, a mini zoo, and an aviary housing rare and exotic birds. The park even has its own railway station providing free train rides around it. Overall, the group had a fantastic time here. Rosie, in particular, enjoyed taking picha of the lovely flowers and animals. They even bought some souvenirs in the park duka before leaving.

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With the sound of a horn, the Royal Ascot had begun. Everyone watched in awe and cheered as the racehorses galloped around the track. Rosie took picha of them as well. After the event came to a close, the five Marafiki and the Beatles exited the stadium with smiles on their faces. George remarked, "That was bloody magnificent!" Rosie replied, "It sure is! Those farasi are so energetic." George said, "Definitely, darling! So, are wewe ready to explore, me mates?" Nicholas replied, "Of course!" George said, "Great! Let's find a restaurant where we can eat lunch first. Then, we will choose which place of interest to visit next." Rosie replied, "Okie dokie." And that's just what they did.

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The group left for Berkshire at around ten in the morning. They arrived after a two saa train ride. Upon exiting the station, the place was filled with enthusiasm and excitement for the Royal Ascot. The event itself will start at one o' clock. The five Marafiki and the Beatles decided to buy their tickets and save the exploring for later so that the stadium won't be full when they return. They then went inside, bought some popcorn, got their seats, and took picha while waiting for the event to commence.

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With summer in full swing, the five Marafiki and the Beatles have started to plan the activities that they will do during the season. As they walked along the River Thames, an idea popped out of George's head. He said, "Hey, mates, let's go to Berkshire and watch the Royal Ascot tomorrow!" Rosie replied, "Oh, sure! That sounds fantastic!" Nicholas added, "We're on it!" The others nodded in agreement. George replied, "Jolly good!" After finishing their walk, the group returned to the chuo kikuu, chuo kikuu cha vicinity and ate chajio, chakula cha jioni at one of the restaurants there. Upon going back to the dorm, they rested for a few hours and went to sleep with excitement for the inayofuata day's adventure.

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Kelly requested me to write this for her, so here I go.

Kelly, I know you've been feeling down recently. I want wewe to know that I'm here for you. If wewe ever need to talk, I'm only one kasha pokezi away. Even if wewe just need a hug, I'm here to provide that, too.

I know you've been through a lot, and it's not fair. Of course, nobody ever alisema that life is fair. wewe never let this make wewe bitter. Don't ever change, love. Everyone here would be heartbroken if wewe did.

Whenever times are dark, wewe have Marafiki here to onyesha wewe the silver lining. To paraphrase the Beatles, "Any time at all, all wewe gotta do is call, and we'll be there."

Peace and love,
-Paul