Geoff explains the plan to the boss

January 10th 2007
When we first arrived at Rakkar Phillipa who manages Nishtha told us about the idea of building a playground/climbing frame for the kids was already in the air. Part of the playing field was available and there was a rough sketch left by Andre the previous volunteer, together with a vague plan to use steel pipes, bamboo and rope. I loved the idea of trying to design and build it and despite be ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

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Geoff Long and Lexa Wokersien

Geoff n Lexa

Hi there everybody, We hope you enjoy reading about our exploits whilst we're on our 16 month BIG TRIP. Many people have asked why we are going and in an attempt to explain here is a quote from the famous British explorer Eric Shipton. "In these days of upheaval and violent change, when the basic values of today are the vain and shattered dreams of tomorrow, there is much to be said for the philosphy which aims at living a full life while the opportunity offers. There are few treasures of more lasting worth than the experience of a way of life that is itself wholly satisfying. Such, aft... full info

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