Sadly today marks our last day in Manvi, although we will be happy to see our families again we will be very sad to leave our friends here. Last night the children gave us a wonderful send off, that was followed by a shared meal, chicken biryani all round and dancing and partying until the late hours, ()well 9 o'clock but it felt later! Today there is a mass of activity as the group pack up and clean their rooms.
This will be the last blog entry.A couple of things to finish with; without exception this has been the best group we have brought in nine years, their solidarity, workrate, initiative and spirit has been exceptional.They are also the healthiest group we've had! To maintain their health they must complete their course of anti malarials.Any illness on return, particularly high temperature or flu like symptoms should be taken to the doctor who should be told that they have been in rural India. Their Emirates flight from Dubai arrives at Gatwick North at 12.30 lunchtime on Thursday 4th August.
