First stop after the airport was Colombo. We visited a family that lives on the train tracks. We had a delivery of art materials to make here. We had discovered a young lad with artistic talent and we were equipping him to start a small business making and selling cards. The good news for him is that he already has his first order.
Saturday morning was spent with a group of children we have been doing English classes with. They learnt a new song and loved performing a story in drama.
We read them a story from a book.
An art activity was a special treat for the children. They enjoyed tracing and decorating their hands.
One of the finished products.
We then headed off to have lunch with a local family. After lunch, there was a special music lesson and a bit of a sing-along. I'm sure you can imagine this boy's delight when he was told he was being given this guitar to keep. He kept practising for hours afterwards while we drank tea and admired wedding photos.Sadly, though, all good things must come to an end. By Sunday morning it was time for our friends to move on. There was time for a whirlwind tour of Negombo; the heart of the town, the vegie markets, the fish markets, the boats on the lagoon and the all-important shopping centre for the obligatory box of Sri Lankan tea. Then a peaceful coffee on the beach strip before dashing off to the airport. Oh, how time flies when you're having fun!
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Dear Mcquades and all others on the trip,
It is admiring to see what you have put in for Sri Lanka and it sounds as though you're having a good time yourselves. Over here your trip is pretty well known and you'll always be in our thoughts and prayers.
The most inspiring idea to me is the way you have helped an artistic boy find a future and the way you have brighten the faces of kids in your classes.
May God continue to bless you in your teachings and keep you safe on your travels.
From back home in Bunbury, Paul Chitty
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