York India Trip 2006

York India Trip 2006
Hi everyone!
India is incredible! The food is great and this experience is so overwhelming! On Tuesday we had the wonderful opportunity to distribute the donations, particularly the toys, to special care. Their look of appreciation blew us away! Not only did they enjoy playing with the toys and clothing, but they were just as excited to spend time with us. Spending time with the disabled children granted us a whole new perspective. We've been told this numerous times, but now it's definite that we undoubtedly take things for granted...from toys and clothing to food and toilet paper! Later that evening, after a scrumptious dinner, we had the opportunity to spend time with the older girls. They were especially excited to sing, dance, and spend as much time with us as possible. Some of the girls applied henna on myself, alex and chantalle, while the others had an amusing time playing games. Subsequently, we were soo tired and it was also time for the girls to eat supper. Yesterday, however, was just as icredible! On our way to Ooty, we stopped at a water park called Black Thunder. It was certainly one of the coolest water parks! After we had lunch there, we went back onto the van and had a 3 hour drive up to Ooty. On the way up we stopped to see the monkeys on the side of the road. Finally, after about 20 hairpin turns we arrived at our hotel which is higher up on the mountain. It is a nice little place with a british look as Ooty is the British colonial hill station. It was made for British people to have a cold place that would seem like home. It is as cold as they say. We see Indians with toques and mits and this is considered "freezing". After arriving we relaxed with tea in the garden and had a peaceful dinner by the fire. To see the hotel visit: www.kingscliff-ooty.com. We're off to do some shopping. Take Care and we miss everyone =[ !!!!!

- Preenz and Ali