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Despite having a rest day, we left at 7am on a safari trip. We set of in eager anticipation of seeing some of the tigers that live wild around here, but sadly it wasn’t meant to be. Instead we did see some deer, elephants and huge bison.
We were starving by the time we arrived back and settled in to a gorgeous breakfast which included eggs and bacon – yum! Some great conversations ensued over breakfast. We have arranged to visit a local orphanage this afternoon, and several of the group have asked to come with us. Some have even brought clothes with them to donate.
We’re getting to know the other members of our group much better now as we finally have some time together, and what an interesting mix of people from some incredibly diverse and exciting backgrounds, all with a love of driving and curiosity about India at heart.
This afternoon I had arranged for Roy and I to visit a local orphanage about 30 minutes away from where we are staying and was delighted when 3 other people asked to come along. One even gave up his safari trip to join us which was a generous gesture – but this is a guy who is completely energised by being around children, and such a pleasure to see!
The orphanage was a great experience – such a lovely place to see. Considering that we turned up unannounced, the place was so clean and the children so beautifully cared for and respected, which was reflected in how they treated us and each other. We had such fun with Stef organising singing with the girls and the boys playing cricket and with cameras we all had so much fun!
We left Grace (the lady who runs Happy House) with lots of goodies for the children and a promise to look into funding the building of a large climbing frame and tree house for the boys to play and beds for the kids to sleep on to supplement those already there. We’d also like to fund someone to go in an decorate the whole place in fun pictures and paintings too. We will be speaking with the trustees in a few days to find out what else would make a difference, and so watch this space.
I have been genuinely humbled by the number of people on this trip that would like to donate to or become involved with the work that we are doing with the Global Children’s Trust. Thank you to all of you, including those of you back home
Hi Guys, Well aren’t you having fun!! It sounds more like your becoming very experienced rally drivers with all that drifting round corners and the like. I wish I were with you in the sun, tis a bit damp back in good old England but the warmth from your blog is very cheery and puts a smile on our faces. Well done and drive safely. all our best wishes, Ptet & Annie