TYS India Trip Journal - Day 1 - 4

Dear Parents and Staff,

After two long flights and several bus rides later, we finally arrived at FFC and then immediately jumped into life here. After getting settled into our accommodations and the hot climate, we promptly headed over to FFC and met the kids. The news of our arrival had traveled far and as a result the children were very excited to see us. Over the last few days, we have become familiar with the various branches of the orphanage.

Since October, the India trip students have done a fantastic job of soliciting donations from the community for sporting equipment to be donated to FFC. Yesterday they had the opportunity to put some of their hard work into action. In the afternoon we made our way over the older boy’s house and showered them with soccer balls and cricket equipment. The afternoon was spent playing games and laughing. It was a very special afternoon. Please see some pictures attached.

This morning we made our way into Coimbatore, a small city of 16 million, to do some shopping and have lunch. The traffic and density is something to behold, but the city is alive and very friendly.

We are now back at FFC for an afternoon of volunteering and hanging out with the kids. The students have been fantastic ambassadors for the school and have made Ms. Willis and I proud to lead them. Tomorrow we will spend the morning practicing yoga and meditation at a world famous Yoga studio and then visit one of Coimbatore oldest temples. We are all very excited!

We will continue to send out trip updates by email but a log of our trip adventures can also be found at http://yorkindiatrip.blogspot.com/ . Please free to send out the link and share our news with the York School community and anyone who is interested in FFC.

All the best,

Mr. Medved and Ms. Willis

The York School Outreach Trip To India