Monday, 6 June 2011

Photos of last few days at school - the feelings im left with......


Travelling backwards here, but want to share the last few days at the school with you. I have had the most amazing experience with the children that I shall never forget! I love their purity, unspoiltness, eagerness to learn, their love and appreciation. Just for you to call them by there name appears to be giving them a gift of importance that will encourage them to move on in life. These kids are the lucky ones, only one child from a family can attend the school, the other family members have to live with the fact that their future is an uneducated one. In most cases living with abusive families, having no food and no love. This future will most likely be passed onto their children’s future..:o(
Moving on…not sure how to describe the loveliness and simplicity of it all. I shall never forget the feeling of sunshine in my heart as the rain fell and my luckiness to have experienced the beauty of a little hand in mine, a shiny face with a radiant smile...saying thank you miss for loving me!!
The experience has definitely made me more appreciative of my own life. I’m one of the lucky ones, I’ve been blessed by being brought up in the most loving family I could have ever have hoped for. I have never wanted for anything and most importantly of all ....i have always felt loved, cared for and safe. Thank you mum and dad (miss you dad..RIP) for giving me such a special love and a gorgeous family...i love and miss you mum, dad, Jo, John and Fi ..and everyone else XXX.
backwards here, but want to share the last few days at the school with you. I have had the most amazing experience with children that I shall never forget! I love their purity, unspoiltness, eagerness to learn , their love and appreciation. Just for you to call them by name appears to be giving them a gift of importance that will encourage them to move on in life. These kids are the lucky ones, only one child from a family can attend the school, the other family members have to live with the fact that their future is an uneducated one. In most cases living with abusive families, having no food and no love. This future will most likely be pass on to their children’s future..:o(
Moving on…not sure how to describe the loveliness and simplicity of it all. I shall never forget the feeling of sunshine in my heart as the rain fell and my luckiness to have experienced the beauty of a little hand in mine, a shiny face with a radiant smile...saying thank you miss for loving me!!
The experience has definitely made me more appreciative of my own life. I’m one of the lucky ones, I’ve been blessed by being brought up in the most loving family I could have ever have hoped for. I have never wanted for anything and most importantly of all ....i have always felt loved, cared for and safe. Thank you mum and dad (miss you dad..RIP) for giving me such a special love and a gorgeous family...i love and miss you mum, dad, Jo, John and Fi ..and everyone else XXX.

prayer time
Sital…my favourite ..(not that I could ever say that), he made my laugh, smile and was so helpful in class, I love that fact that he was NEVER without a smile….he has no idea when his birthday is and had no shoes and a sore finger!!! Which I just told him he was so brave for...hence the most gorgeous smile....Sital ..i will NEVER forget you :o)
playtime in the hostel
playtime in the hostel
after school on a Saturday
Reading a bedtime story, afterwards you get lots of “thank you miss” “goodnight miss, sweet dreams” and lots and lots of hugs and kisses

on our night walk before prayer time...just look at their happy faces :o)
on our walk


in the classroom, they love having thier picture taken
my bedtime story worked! one asleep at least








 
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Monday, 30 May 2011

Have arrived in Chitwan, Nepal




It’s so peaceful and the views are stunning!! Just sitting on a restaurant terrace, overlooking the National Park... elephant watching while waiting for the sunset. I love my life!

This is where i'm staying for less than £3 a night! http://www.chitwanjunglelodge.com/about.php

Saturday, 28 May 2011

Got laptop back :o)....how lucky am i!


I've got my laptop back. I was certain it was the guy sitting next to me on the bus, there were passport size pictures of him just where my bag was, they must of fallen out of his bag as he was switching my laptop from my bag to his...better than leaving finger prints...lol! The bus company contacted him and he returned the laptop...apparently it was a mistake!! Tip for Paris the theft...don't leave your photo at the scene of the crime...tip for me...don’t leave my bag out of my sight for a second!
Luckily i had arranged to meet a guy called Raj from the volunteer agency, he and his friend help me report this to the police. There have been political strikes the last couple of days. Here is a picture of us in a rickshaw on our way back from the Police station making the most of the lack of traffic. Seemed really strange, there being loads of riot police everywhere and us three on a lonely rickshaw on the main drag. No need to worry mum, Raj and his mate are looking after me. Taking me for lunch and out sightseeing, i'm feeling very safe.






A very happy me after i got my laptop back.











Friday, 27 May 2011

Kathmaudu!

I arrived in Kathmandu at 7am this morning after leaving Sikkim at 5.30am yesterday...this involved 4 1/2 jeep, 2 hours local bus and 12 hours overnight bus. Arrived tired and fedup as some wan*er (sorry mum) stole my laptop, it had all my photos, films and notes on it :o(

Anyway...i shall move on from that and will not let it affect my time in Kathmandu. Off sight seeing tomorrow, then might head down to Chitwan on Sunday or Monday.

Sunday, 22 May 2011

In Namchi, Sikkim, India



And yet another holiday Monday, its a wonder how the kids learn anything with all this time off! I'm in a place called Namchi, there is a religions festival going on. I shall take some photos and upload when i can.

I've not had internet all week at the school. Nice to get back in communication!

On Tuesday, Bhaichumg (one of the regular jeeps drivers) invited us for dinner with his wife and 5 year old daughter, we had a lovely time. He supplied amazing food, beer and great conversation. Was interesting swapping culture stories. (photo to follow).

I head off to Nepal on Thursday morning, might be staying there for a couple of months or so. I'm not looking forward to the journey, 3/4 hours in a jeep, then 16/17 hours on a bus!! It’s all part of the adventure i suppose. I plan to stay a week in Kathmandu, then head down to Chitwan where i help with opening a preschool for local underprivileged kids.

Sunday, 15 May 2011

Party time!



My guesthouse has invited their guests to a party. So im off to party! See you soon.

Back in Gangtok



Sikkim has yet another long weekend, so i back in Gangtok. I love it here. I met two American girls, when they realized i was on my own they not only invited me to dinner but also insisted on paying for me…how kind of them. They are doing missionary work here, Megan has been in India for 2 years and Kaitlyn 6 months.