Trip home : 15 hour flight as well as the other three flights, I would do it all again if they asked me because I will never ever experience something as amazing and emotional as this again, missing indonesia so much and I wish that I could have another chance to see you lot and all those childrens faces which were so full of enthusiasum and hope again! I'm fully recovered now from my egg eating moment, can't believe i missed the last day!! I HATE EGGS!! LOL !
The thing I gained from the most from participating in this tour is my understanding, instead of sitting at home oblivious to what is happening outside my frount door, I have seen, I have witnessed the wonders and shocks of Indonesia. I have heard the stories that the children, teachers and pupils my age have to tell me about the tsunami and their experiences. I am amazed by the sheer hope and dedication that the students have to learning, it makes me realise how well off I am and how I should be so grateful for my family, friends and education.
Highlight of my trip, wouuld have to be visiting the schools, how can children be so happy? Its so confusing how they are so cheerfull welcoming and warm hearted even though they have lost everything, just makes you think no matter what stands in your way take a leaf from their book, you can always rise above it. I will never forget them running about the playground with the football seeing their little faces light up was touching and wonderful to see.
I will quote the poem from the first briefing in the EI's office which in my opinion really sums up the tour:
"The more you care about others,
The more confidently you act.
There is nothing you cannot do,
No defeat you cannot survive,
No fear you cannot overcome,
When you are concentrated,
heart and soul on helping others!"
Hopefully in the near future we shall all meet up again, and this time I won't eat any egg !! oopsy!!!
Hope everyone is ok and taking care!!! xxx
p.s thank you to everyone for being so welcoming and ACE, you made the trip 10 million times better than it already was xxxx
p.p.s thank you Phuoc and Juliane for sending me some little things when I was ill on the last day the fruit and drink really helped :D xxxxxx
loves xxx Emily xxx
