Greetings. The troops were allowed an extra hours rest to attempt to retain energy. More holes today, will they ever end? We are up to twelve holes and everyone was ready to get stuck in. We managed to overcome a lack of equipment issue so everyone was working at maximum capacity. Although our best efforts the local workers put us all to shame with their non-stop work and their years of experience with the pole. Overall progress was better than ever before and the great help from the co-leaders pushed everyone forward. After a hard day’s work we were able to let off some steam like any Indian would and dance till our legs gave way. Some dancers were much more creative than others with their interpretations of the local dance. After a good laugh we ... read more

Hello all, today has been another fantastic day filled with hard work. Everyone worked through the heat digging holes, knocking down buildings (and with a touch of OCD from many of us), cleared rubble in an organised fashion! we are currently sitting outside our rooms enjoying the night breeze playing many different games of cards. The team leader of the day will give a full review of the today, tomorrow, so continue watching this space. Hope is all well in the UK, (well actually we hope it is raining so you can be jealous of our glorious sun!!) Goodbye and goodnight :) ... read more

Hi guys, We have finally, after a 32 hour journey, arrived at the deaf school in Tirunelveli. The plane journeys went like clockwork however after arriving in Trivandrum we ended up waiting at the airport for another 4 hours waiting for the coach which did eventually turn up…9 hours later…when we had already left. This did however allow us to get an eye opening experience of an Indian taxi driving on Indian roads. We have never heard so much beeping in our lives and the way these guys drive is incredible (incredibly scary). We arrived at our destination at about 1ish and although we were all completely knackered we were pleasantly surprised. We had lunch and ate like kings, surprise surprise it was rice and curry. We are certainly getting used to this after having it ... read more

Just to let you know we are all home safe and sound. Had a good journey home and arrived earlier than expected!... read more

We woke up at 1:30am for the 7 hour journey to Hill Station. After lots of sleeping and a few short stops we arrived. It was much cooler and the surroundings were lovely, green and picturesque. After a short break to settle in and enjoy some breakfast we jumped back on the bus to head off for our trek. It took just over two hours and the views were amazing from the view point called Dolphins Nose Point at 4500 ft. It was strange to think that the sights we were witnessing were in India. After the walk we had lunch and a rest then headed out on a shorter walk round the town finishing up in a Domino's where everyone tucked into pizza. Everyone was really tired and were all asleep by 9:30. After a ... read more