Well, that didn't take long...after less than two weeks, all our fellow volunteers have dubbed our apartment "The VI House of Fun". It reminds me strongly of my college days in that awful shotgun apartment in Brockport. Our friends showed up at all hours of the day and night with startling regularity (some to the point where I wanted to claim them on my taxes).
These are really great young people, Chris is from Ireland; Nina, Daniella and Deanna are all from the UK; and Katsouro is from New Jersey; Fran has dual citizenship from the US and the UK and has the most infectious laugh I have ever heard. They are so committed to what we are doing, that it is really inspirational.
Yesterday we delivered some clothing to a camp in Moratuwa very near the beach south of Colombo. Looking around where these people used to live makes one wonder if things will ever be the same for them. There's just piles of rubble everywhere and concrete pads where homes used to be. It makes the things we're doing seem so inadequate and lame. I'm going to attempt a few more pictures now...wish me luck.
Sue
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Glad to see where ever you go you can't forget good old Chez 63. Main street B-port was never the same.
You my dear friend- are my hero!
So glad to hear from you. Gabby and I have been thinking about you and sending good thoughts!
Let us know what you need and we'll try to help. Thanks so much for your news and the blog.
All that woodshop and no metric?? Holy Crap! If anyone is a quick study it's you!
Take care
Love Julie and Gabby
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