The grand finale

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My time at the Child and Youth Development Centre came to an end with a fitting climax - the end of year Pre-school concert. The little ones had been practicing since I had started at the centre, so it was nice to finally see them in their costumes. The stage preparations had gone on long into the night but it was great to see everybody turn out for this big event, including the founders Dr Jayasena and his wife. The school will close for the Christmas holiday later this week and I am starting a 5-day whistle-stop tour of the tourist highlights of the island (in the safe areas of course).

I have included a selection of photos from my last days at the centre. It will be a pleasure to return next year and feel welcome at the centre and in the village again. It has been a great experience for me and hopefully rewarding for all.

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Photos

The route to work
The railway line is also a great short-cut if you remember to look for trains.

Pre-school students
Students posing for a photo after class.

A low point
It is frustrating when you can't get a PC working and then the roof starts leaking. All you need now is yet another power-cut. Poor Srinath deals with problems like this regularly.

A high point
The new office PC that I have donated to the centre is up and running. At last we a higher specification computer that we can use to maintain the others.

Donated book
Presenting a computer book donated on behalf of Leicester World travellers to Rucheria (PR Officer).

Pre-school concert
Tea picking dance.

Pre-school flowers
A garden full of pre-school students.

Rucheria and Srinath
My colleagues and friends under the sign for the centre.

The Founders.
Dr and Mrs Jayasena visiting from Colombo for the concert.

Comments

[Sanjay]

Well Done
Neil, I have been tracking your escapades with great interest and found you had settled in the groove very fast. Your trip has been for a noble cause and the smile on your face tells me that you have achieved or atleast partially achieved your goal. Well Done!! Have a nice sight seeing and safe journey.