Hi everyone, it is Hannah here.
Today was Elodie’s birthday, which we celebrated extensively with numerous renditions of ‘happy birthday’. At 8:15 after a breakfast of omelettes (and plenty of jam for Sam) we travelled to Hambantota town to see the historic Gallows and the Martello tower, in which we were lucky enough to go up to the top and experience a cool breeze, something we have missed while working in the hot sunshine. As it began to rain, we travelled to Tzu Chi School to continue our English activities we started yesterday. After a successful morning we headed back to Janoda for lunch.
The afternoon was packed with project work – Amy, myself, Tee, Elodie and Emily, with help from Tom and Seb, continued painting the mural outside the Pre school, while Poppy, Lily and Jess sorted out our donations of books for the schools.
Later on we were treated with a visit to a nearby beach, which although had very rough waves which were to dangerous to go in, was very relaxing and peaceful. Everybody enjoyed being by the sea watching the sunset, it was a good time to talk and relax. We came home to have dinner and I did a review of the day, highlighting the people who stood out for me personally today, who were Christian, Emily, Elodie, Seb and Tom. We are all very hot and tired but are enjoying the time spent with the buddies during the day.
We will keep you posted with blogs and photos. See you soon, Hannah 🙂
P.s to my parents and family, I miss you loads and can’t wait to see you. Also missing Heidi! How is she?! Xx
Ah Elodie what a way to spend your birthday!! All our love on your special day. You were with us in spirit, powering on your quad bike, as we cycled round the Parc today. Hello to everyone there!! You are doing brilliantly!! Xxxxx
Great blog Hannah btw! Xxxx
Hey Hannah and everyone else! Great to hear from you !
Brilliant blog – it all sounds so intriguing, action packed and busy. I bet the heat is quite oppressive at times – but I would swap with you any day – it’s freezing here! Happy birthday to Elodie – that cake looked pretty amazing. Good luck with the ‘muriel’ (family joke) and we can’t wait to see the finished result. Only 5 full days left for you all – make sure you enjoy every minute.
PS – We are missing you too -BGBSBH – Heidi sends a big woof! She is fine – but goes looking for you each morning xx
Happy Birthday Elodie!!! What an exciting birthday location!! Well you guys have certainly kept busy and loving all your news – especially everyone’s quirks!! Missing you loads Lily and looking forward to hearing and seeing all about it in less than a week……. xxxx
Looks like you have had a wonderful day, you’ll never forget this birthday Elodie! So looking forward to seeing you Emily, miss you so much, but know you are having an incredible time, can’t wait to hear all about it xxx
Happy birthday Elodie Jane xx
From Samuels Grammie.
What a lucky crowd you are, and what an experience. I enjoy your blogs and photos.
Who is that skinny lad, who towers over everyone else!?
Don’t wish the rest of your time away.
Best wishes to you all.
Hope you had an amazing birthday Els can’t wait to see you so on xx insane jelous of you all enjoy the rest of Sri Lanka as your going to be home before you know it!!