17th July
After our meeting with Dr Raju, Alpha Three were keen to get on the Project Site. We set off on Tuesday morning excited to see what awaited us! En route in our mini-bus we were lucky enough to see two elephants passing by near our project site. This added to the group's excitment and spurred us on for the hard days work ahead!
Team Alpha ThreeWe spent our first day digging at our new anti-poaching camp. Prior to work commencing we were able to see a blessing of the worksite take place - this was another opportunity to witness Indian culture. Digging the trench was difficult but gave us a huge sense of achievemnet at the end of our first day.
Day Two on the project site: a slightly tired Alpha Three led by Day Leader Ronald made their way to project site. The day was spent finishing digging the trench and laying the foundations.
Day Leader Ronald in action
Day Three on project: We spent today filing in the hole we made on the previous two days - this was a real challenge for Alpha Three; we were required to lift "big jelly stones". However, with a little help from our new friends the local masons (including Manju "The Machine") we were able to get through this challenge!
Manju and Ice
Hard working handsOther challenges at the worksite include the collection of water: we have to walk to the river to get buckets of water for the cement. Alpha Three have excelled themselves in team work by forming work chains to pass heavy loads in an effective manner.
After a hard morning of work, there is always one thing you can look forward to on project site... LUNCH!
Hi Mhari,
ReplyDeleteLooks like your have been working hard! By the time you're back you'll have bigger biceps than me!! Keep up the good work!!
Lots of love
Lee xxxxxxx
Hi Vicki
ReplyDeleteWe have tried phoning you - from 6pm here- the phone rings and then goes to answerphone. Rob is here and looked through everything on the website. We are just going to have some dinner - looks like your dinners are very interesting!! Looks like really hard work - hope all is well.
Lots of love from us all xxx
Hi Ice daddy,
ReplyDeleteYou are very hardworking a !! All the photo shows you are working !!! Take more rest and eat more a !!
Edith daughter
hi Ella
ReplyDeleteit is great to be able to catch up with your progress on the blog.Looks like very hard work.I hope those were not your hands with all the blisters on!CARYS has left for India.We had agrt time at West stoke hse.Christina has had a liitle girl Lea Ella Isaacson!! lots of love m&d x xx
Hi Shaz,
ReplyDeleteI see that you are working hard... no surprise there! Been following what's going on but didn't have a moment to drop you a line.. I see that you are well... good luck to you and your team..
Lots of Love,
Nadee xx
Hi Mhari
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having an amazing time wish I was there too. Im sure you will be an expert in the garden when you get home. Missing you lots and cant wait for all the stories Love Mum xx
a message for Mark Barrie
ReplyDeleteYour photos have been emailed around the country. Dad has lined you up to dig the drive; while we drink tea! Something to look forward to on your return! I'd go travelling if I was you!
Andrew has been driving us crazy; he keeps nagging us to take him driving! He has been offered a job in the Nursing Home.
Rachael is fed-up with the Co-Op and is making up for it by going to "Rosies" tonight.
Village is getting quieter, everyone is going on holiday.
Keep digging; those muscles will be put to good use when you return home.
All our love, Mum, Dad, Rachael and Andrew xxxx
HI Leisha,
ReplyDeleteI can only see you in one picture! I am glad to hear that your having a great time we got your letter and your post card and have now read all about what your doing. I am really missing you and cant wait till you get home (hopefully you have some more pictures!)
love you very much Mum xxxxxxx