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Starting on 11th January 2011, we begin what we know will be an incredible journey to India. Join us - you won't regret it!

Wednesday 12 January 2011

Day 1 Mumbai

We have arrived in Mumbai after our momentous journey from Glasgow it took us around 20 hours but we are all well and ready to take on this challenge-and what a challenge it is !!!!

The plane trip went well even had the pilot wishing Liz a happy birthday.  Poor Liz what a short birthday it was !!!

Having left Glasgow late as they had to de-ice the plane we are now sitting in a balmy 20 odd degrees of heat looking forward to our dinner especailly Marie as she is starving.

We have already had our first session with Dr Nayreen Daruwalla a woman who heads up a large organisation that works with self help groups in Dharavi slum area here in Mumbai.

It was fascinating to hear how these self help groups have developed over the last 10 years and had the opportunity to ask loads of questions.

The three things that struck us the most were
  • That groups will challenge and take action against unacceptable behaviour from group members and their families
  • To begin to discover that the social and community benefits are almost always as important as the loan itself
  • That we were surprised at the level of committment within the self help groups and to one and other
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak.  Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen        This was a quote on the wall of the room where we met for our first meeting and impacted on our group as a whole.

Thanks for checking us out we will keep you posted daily.
Posted by Passage to India Group at 06:44

12 comments:

  1. Linda Mulholland12 January 2011 at 09:19

    My sister Marie Starving?, NEVER !!!!!!!!!!!!
    Have a great trip everyone..

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  2. Robert and Caroline Elliott12 January 2011 at 12:08

    Glad you have all arrived safely we keeping you all in prayer hope marie didn't have to wait too long for food quote for you all Who we are is our gift from GOD Who we become is our gift to GOD. We dont know what the future holds But we know who holds the future

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  3. Lorna Paterson12 January 2011 at 12:21

    Hi, Jayne! Didn't realise that this is why you're off to India. Fantastic! I'll read the blog with even more interest now! Thanks for the draft report outline about which I'll come back to you on your return.

    Keep well, all of you and have a great time. You'll be in our prayers.

    Best wishes
    Lorna Paterson

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  4. Danny12 January 2011 at 13:54

    Hi Catherine... You sure get around :)

    Hope you all have a great trip.

    Dorothyxx

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  5. Charlene12 January 2011 at 15:20

    Hey Judi,

    Loving that you managed to hide yourself away in the background of the Pic. I hope you are not leading these people up the path!!!

    You should have some Hotmail, if not I have just sent it to some poor sod who will have no clue what is going on. That could be very funny.

    Anyhoo loving the Blog looking forward to seeing and reading more of the travels and journey both physically and spiritually.

    Much love and prayers
    Charlene xox

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  6. Shirley berry12 January 2011 at 15:56

    Hi Judi

    Just checked out the blog - loving the first pic you look so young!!! What's all this about dancing - I've been in a team with you dancing - could be interesting :) praying for you all

    shirley xx

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  7. Apryll12 January 2011 at 16:01

    hiee mum(lizzy) its apryll robert just away to bed gnasher misses yhu he acting weird just looks out thu window all day and sits at thu top of thu stairs lookin at thu door:( wont come to bed think he waiting for yhu to walk in:Lx we done thu washin took thu bin out washed gnashers bowl and ive been at school passed a english nab and RE prelim mrs matthewman said good luck have fun ! well im going to go to sleep for school night night love you <3xxxxxx

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  8. Clemmie GCU13 January 2011 at 01:49

    Hi,

    Glad to see you have arrived safely and off to a great start in Mumbai. Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back.

    Go Glasgow women go!!!!

    Clemmie

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  9. Anonymous13 January 2011 at 02:32

    Glad its all going well! Take care of our Tricia and Catherine!

    From all at Bridging the Gap! xxx

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  10. Anonymous13 January 2011 at 08:05

    Hello all - following along with you in spirit (and on the blog) Have a fun time and bring home some sunshine and warm weather
    Gayle

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  11. Anonymous13 January 2011 at 14:12

    Hiya Liz...Glad to hear you arrived safe even though the journey was nearly 20 hours..You look really relaxed and ready for the challenge in your pic! Go Liz !....Good Luck...Take care ...xx I look forward to reading your blogs over the days ahead...xx Ann Marie...RAPA misses you!

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  12. Kathryn Scott13 January 2011 at 14:56

    Hi Mum (Jayne)

    I'm very pleased you got there safely and that we have this blog to keep us up-to-date on your adventure! I love you and am very proud of you. Can't wait to get the full stories when you get back.

    Love you, Love you, Love you
    Kathryn

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