Welcome Everyone!

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

Thursday 20 January 2011

Just one more sleep to go........


This is a Young Boy from the Don Bosco Centre in Gujarat, fixing the Saris for us (his Dad is a tailor).


Judi, Ellie and our new friend Chantelle from Malta.


Well you asked for it and here it is, some pretty ladies in Saris.


Here we are on our sight seeing trip, outside the Taj Mahal Hotel! Honestly we haven't been staying here.


We met these beautiful young ladies today, while visiting a Hindu Temple, in the centre of Mumbai.

Last day and we have no problems uploading photos!! Typical!

Were do we go from here........

Last night we had a group discussion to plan our hopes and aspirations for what we hope to achieve when we return to Glasgow.
The group were on a high with a lot of energy in the room.
The meeting lasted considerable longer than expected and it was exciting to see how valuable this trip has been in moving us forward on our journey.
It is very true that although our journey in India is now near it's end, its really only beginning when we return to our own communities and beyond.
Some of our self help groups that we plan to set up will include enterprise around skills such as sewing, cooking, gardening- The world is our oyster!

Today we had a more relaxed day as Noel took us on a sightseeing tour of Mumbai city.
We fought our way through endless traffic to reach the Gateway of India, The Taj hotel, a Hindu Temple and a street shopping spree.
After a few lessons from Noel, you would be proud of our battering skills as we haggled the prices down by sometimes as much as 250% of the original asking price! So some of your presents were a real bargain!

Tomorrow morning will be spent planning an amazing presentation to summarise our experiences and plans which we will share on Tuesday 22nd February at Sandyford Henderson memorial church in Partick we hope to see you all there!
For any more details contact Lynne or Kat at Priority Areas office phone 0141 248 2905

So grab your hankies! we are sorry to say that this is the last blog entry of our wonderful trip.
We must extend a huge thanks to everybody here that has supported us, Noel who has guided us with much humour every step of the way and of course to all of you who have supported us by following this blog of our adventures.
So Dhanyavad and Alvivida! ( so thanks and goodbye! )

Why walk when we can dance.............





10 comments:

  1. Well I'm sorry that was your last post, reading your blog has been the highlight of my day for the past couple of weeks! It looks like you have had a great time and I'm looking forward to seeing you all at the presentation in February and hearing all about your plans.

    Have a afe journey back.

    Clemmie

    p.s you all look fantastic in your saris :)

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  2. liking the sari Judi!! :P lol :L it looks very elegant :) xx izzie

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  3. it all sounds and looks wonderful. can't wait to hear more,
    Safe journey home,
    All at BTG x

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  4. Will miss my daily visit to india. Have enjoyed your blog very much! Sari pics are lovely! Safe home everyone. xx

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  5. well every one have a safe flight home its been a great journey cant wait 2 hear about it god bless geraldinexxx

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  6. Robert and Caroline Elliott21 January 2011 at 03:29

    Be great to catch up judi has been amazing reading blog and seeing all pics hope will you be wearing sari to findley see you when you get home

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  7. blog has been amazing i can't wait to see the girls (Tracy n Lizzie), have a safe journey home and i'll see yeez about Monday after yeez hav slept all day Sunday haha.
    God bless you all
    Rhonda
    xxxxx

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  8. Hi Liz,
    Loved following your experiences throughout the trip....xx by the way you look gorgeous in your sari! should do a culture awareness day at RAPA when you are back at work...kids would love it! you'll have loads to tell us all of course! missing you loads..take care and I'll see you very soon....xxxx safe journey home .xx annmarie

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  9. GREAT ACHIEVEMENT ALL !!!! EXCELLENT INSIGHT TO LIFE IN INDIA...THANK YOU....ANN MARIE...p.s. Liz you were the best!...lolol...xx

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  10. Woo hoo ur cumin home!
    U soot tht dress thing mumxoxo
    Luv u lots michael xoxo

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