Fieldbase and Charlie 1 have joined forces to create a super-communication-apparatus, allowing us to get some live and direct reporting from Gandenahalli - the village which will soon benefit from 15 more eco-sanitation toilets. Following machine parts have been used to make this engineering marvel reality: Guest blogger Daniel Leigh, a 2012 notebook for Indian pupils, a 2004 mobile phone, a 1993 landline telephone in beige, a 2008 recording device, and I. The photos are from day 1 of the Phase, taken by PM Matt; Charlie 1 looks very professional already, riiight!?!?
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| The group wishing a belated "Happy Easter" in advance (find the bunnies). |
Namaskaara from Gandenahalli! We are now over half way through our third and final Phase, and so far times have been good. Our masonry skills have improved beyond recognition with packing cement and plastering being our particular forte, and as a result 9 of the 15 toilets are standing – they just need some plastering and pipe work done.
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| And this is the story of how their masonry skills improved beyond recognition (remember, these are photos from day 1) |
We work hard, then we play hard. Our evening entertainment has become a thriving business with intense games of Pictionary and even football with the locals. A game of bizarre passion and technique, we saw England emerge at 4:0 victors. James’ stunning hattrick and Abi’s brutal defending deserve a special mention.
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| Alex with football opponents |
Unfortunately the dreaded spectre of D&V descended on the camp taking no prisoners. Only Shaq, Dan, Vishnu, and Yash with their stomachs of steel have fought off the cursed demon. Despite this we’re all having a superb time and looking forward to the coming days.
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| A picture from times when Medic Chrissi was less medicing and more project managing. |
To Blog Command ... Death Star
ReplyDeleteThank you for this update.
May the Force be with you
Darth
Dear Natalie- PM charlie 1
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your photos and hearing how you are getting on. hope the D/Vs werent too bad. it won't be long before your Indian adventure comes to an end, and the bubble deflates! Longing to hear everything first hand when you get back.
love- father , mother and the ever faithfull buster.
To Natalie (PM Charlie 1)
ReplyDeleteI hope all is going well. You look like you're having fun (although you all look a bit hot and sweaty!). You're also going to have the skills to build a proper camp at the bottom of Ma and Pas garden complete with basher and eco sanitation...who says you need to live in a house? I hope the T-shirt tan lines aren't too bad and you're all recovered from the D&V outbreak (nasty!). Can't believe you're back in a few weeks. Looking forward to seeing you soon and apologies that the parents house will be a bit chaotic when you get home.
love Liz x
Hi Venetia ( Delta 4??)
ReplyDeleteJust looking throught the blogs and found your 7am message. It made us smile: you certainly look well: the out door life clearly suits you! Sue xx
Hi Venetia,
Im just getting ready to go to Tidit for the Tet, I have the ride on Ferrari- god help me! and then the run- I'm sure you're jealous!!!!!! I hope you're having an amazing time and getting a good tan too. See you soon
Lots of love Rosanna xxxxx