It was a very jolly Foxtrot Two that called us last night positively brimming with news of their antics. This jolly group are fitting in with the kids at Madapura boarding school where they have been working on a toilet block to literally double the school's current facilities. Having completed the cesspits and other foundation digging Foxtrot Two will get involved with cement tomorrow when they begin to lay the foundations. They have been ably assisted by local people, fascinated by their efforts.
The digging has not stopped there however, and the group have put their new found skills (yes digging is a skill) to good use, building an impressive long drop which was so appealing to Olly that he only just managed to resist the urge to jump on in - just to be clear this was at the digging stage of the process!
On Sunday the group headed to Mysore to take in the sites including the famous Mysore Palace and the equally impressive Chamundi Hill before enjoying the delights of Pizza Corner.
On Monday it was business as usual - well as usual as sharing a school with 180 young ones can be, and on top of the physical labour the group began their teaching sessions - except this quickly turned into a volleyball match.
So inspired were we by Foxtrot Two that Pete and myself took on our own little challenge and ran to visit them this morning. Well we ran most of the 25km - there may have been some assistance from our trusty driver but please don't tell the group!
No photos I am afraid but we promise to put them up ASAP
Anna
Hi to Eva!
ReplyDeleteWe look forward see pictures asp..
Have a good day.
Rikard and May
Isabel ¿Cómo estás? Recibí tu mail, no sabes q. feliz me hizo!!!. Me alegra que estés contenta. He leído el blog y el proyecto es muy bonito, así que ánimo y a trabajar bien!! Rodolfo está en casa, dice que te echa de menos...adaptandose a su nuevo look,pero te advierto que muy contento y animado. Los abuelos te mandan un gran abrazo, tambien papá y Claudia te envian todo su cariño. Te queremos XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
ReplyDeleteHi Sophie,
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the photo's of all your great work!! I hope your not still hiding from the camera.......
Missing you lots, love you loads and im so proud of you. Mum and Dad send their love too.
David K
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Hi Beth.
ReplyDeleteReally looking forward to seeing the photos of you moving all that soil! Our garden awaits your expertise when you get back. Another letter has been sent, number 3.
Love Mum and Dad and Stellax
p.s. hope you have received the other blogs by now.
Molly.. so good to hear you are enjoying your digging it really is an exotic Cornwall after all, although much more satisfying and worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteFor once I'm speechless nothing going on hear. Keep on laughing girlie. I'm sure you have some cruel jokes to share.
Love you loads Mum Dad and Dylan xxx
Molly, Hi its Suzie from Canada, your Mum told me that you were in India, sounds amazing hope your having a great time. Take Care Suzie
ReplyDeleteEva Jonsson
ReplyDeleteAllt är bra här. Med dig också hoppas jag.
Vi har varit borta någre dagar. Kramar från mamma.
Hi Beth,
ReplyDeleteEverything fine here,all the family asking how you are getting on and looking forward to seeing some photos. Last letter on its way as you will be back before anymore get to you.
Keep building!!!
Lots of love Mum, Dad and Stellaxx
Ola Daniel,now that I saw you pic. this morning with your group,ready to build the school and having a chef to cook the meals,I feel much better.
ReplyDeleteThis blog is such a good idea and I thank the nice person in charge of this important task!
So,son how are you enjoying this phase?Meeting interesting people in the village,I gather?we're counting the days for your safe return,in the meantime enjoy the experience.Tiger says hi,that nuisance.we send our love,mom/dad/Arianna and the rest of the crew
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Message for Olly....
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the photos!
Mind where you jump...
Have fun,
The Wiggies
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Beth Hope you are felling OK.We are all expecting you to be really fit on your return with all that digging.Look after yourself.Luv Auntie Linda xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Beth
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better and enjoying all that digging.Your Mom has advertised your services for gardening on line.{Should get plenty of work}.Look after your self. Luv Auntie Linda XXXX
Hı Kay
ReplyDeleteNeed to see some photos....we are delayed ın Turkey as plane has a problem so wıll be back early Sunday. We have kept checkıng blog for further ınfo but no updates. If you raıd the pızza joınt tomorrow then let us know gaın. Keep up the good work doll. Love from Mum and Dad x
Really impressed with what you and the others are doing. Must be a lot of hard work but hope you are enjoying it and can see the results of your endeavours starting to take shape. Very adventurous way to spend the summer. All very dull and grey here so make the most of your stay.Look forward to seeing you on your return and hearing all about what you've been up to. Nigel and Jo
ReplyDeleteJordanne, how's the digging going, you can help with the gardening when you get back ha> Hope you are enjoying yourself with the kids. Had a lovely time in France it rained five days out of seven but it was a lovely place, it was weird without you though! Missing you lots. All the animals are ok too. Lots of love Helen, Dad and Heng xx
ReplyDeleteHi Arnold,
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing the photos. Enjoy the experience.
Love from Mum & Dad
hi Sabrin my messages seem to disappear from the Blog must be doing something wrong. Looks like you are having a lot of fun. Dad is back from Juba and yes the contract is signed so get ready he wants you to go for the inception meeting. spoke to uncle Karim and he said you can go but it is very far from Mysore i think you should head back to London and we will go on an exotic holiday to the Seychelles although no solid plans yet. Will keep you posted. Am looking forward to some pictures of you digging. lots of Love Mum,Dad & Ily
ReplyDeleteHey Dr Ken!
ReplyDeleteHow's it going over there? am looking forward to all those photos! mum and dad is calling daily to see if there're any messages from you! i don't think they quite understand that not everywhere has internet!
been looking at the all the photos to see if i can spot you! hehe.. make sure you're in range of the camera! i want more photos of you!
anyway.. take care of yourself.. write soon!
Love Daisy xxxxxx
Hi Beth,
ReplyDeleteHope you aren't getting 'flushed' and that all your hard work isn't 'going down the pan.' You look a little 'vacant' in the photos but you are obviously very 'engaged' in your work.
Love Uncle Bob and Auntie Susan (Paul, Sonia and Sally) xxx
Hola Isabel
ReplyDeleteQué tal va el proyecto? Seguro que estais todos muy animados y pasando ratos muy agradables. Ya nos contarás....En casa todos estamos muy bien y te recordamos siempre, sobre todo Claudia que te manda un beso. Recibe un abrazo muy fuerte de todos nosotros y uno muy especial mío XXXXXX
Hi Kay
ReplyDeleteThis blog is a bit temperamanetal and you have to post twice in order for comments to get to the moderator. I have posted two comments on it in the last 7 days and neither have appeared. Keep up the good work and keep up your spirits. Only a few weeks till you get home now. We are very proud of you. Love from Mum and Dad x
Smurf,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the call..good to hear that you're having fun! Enjoy...
x
Hey Grace,
ReplyDeleteHope this works (3rd time lucky) I'm glad that you're doing well. We all miss you and are looking forward to having you back in 'stow. I recently got an interview for an internship. I'm applying all around for random jobs. do you know what your plans are post-india? everyone is well. josh is applying for teachfirst. rosa is abroad. zainab is good. i haven't seen joseph for a while. james and gaby are off to hungary. the weather is turning colder. lots of love, caroline xxxx
Message for Alissa Ruane:
ReplyDeleteHey there Lis, following you on this blog and really enjoying the pictures. Just a wee message to let you know I miss you loads and can’t wait to catch up on everything you’ve been up to. Keep up the excellent work and have a blast!
Love you loads, mhairi x
Hello Beth
ReplyDeleteWe hope you are enjoying life in India ! I
have sent you 2 letters - hope you received them.Enjoy the trek and the sights , then we'll soon be seeing you .
Love Grandma and Grandad.
Hi Beth
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having a great time in spite of all the hard work !You must be enjoying all the different sights and experiences.I wonder if India has matched all your expectations.Heard you've been in a rickshaw too.I guess you must have picked up a little of the language by now - well at least a few words!Keep up the good work and enjoy the rest + the trek.See you soon.
Love - Auntie Leila.
Isabel.....!!!!!!
ReplyDelete¿Qué tal estás? Supongo que ya serás una experta en el trabajo de tu proyecto y tambien en tiendas de campaña, en sacos de dormir..... Espero verte pronto en el blog y te mando un abrazo muy fuerte. XXXXXXXX de Rodolfo
hey betty,
ReplyDeletehope your havin a great time, i'm sure you are!
everyones missin you and been wonderin what your up to. cant wait for you to come back with loads of stories and hopefully you wont be too much browner than me. hehe.
love love love Em xxxxxxxxx