I just wrote a lenghty message about mixed mesages (in relation to getting directions) and then lost it by overlooking the maths challenge, but we can talk next week already - hope the last week is enough time to do all the last week things, safe trip and happy reunion in Bangkok, see you in Auckland, Lynda

Hi Jess

I hope things are going well in that mecca over yonder!!!! What a grandspanking adventure!!!! Look forward to hearing more about your travels and work!

I read your tiger entry and remembered the tiger drive I went on when I was in Indian. No tigers in sight - though I thought it was pretty fortunate given that we were driving around in an old army truck with no sides or roof! The driver of the truck did however manage to stop to show all it's occupants a single tiger paw print in the dirt road - one limbed tigers are pretty rare these days I hear!!! Anyhoos, I hope you had better luck tiger spotting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mel

I hear we will be seeing you and Reuvs in NZ soon!!!! If you email me your cell I'll send you a text. Looking forward to seeing you, Love Cath

Gee never adull day in the life of Jess! Hey what! Just lost the 7ns to England darn it! Not that hot here. Have caught up with JimBob all good Missed Anns bday party!but did catch up last week. Getting ready to go back on the road but gee will be nothing like your advetures Wonder if NZ will be a bit of a let down! Do take care looking forward to the 28th Much Luv A@B

Hi Jess - just caught up with your blogg - wish I was there with you. Read your tiger entry and it reminded me of a documentary about the man-eating tigers and honey gatherers that I watched last week. With the help of a dog trainer from USA one village was training their undomesticated dogs to warn them about approaching tigers and scare them off with their barking. Dogs really are 'man's best friend'.

I hope it worked. I will catch up on your

Loving the photos! Looking forward to the next installment.

Republic Day!! We have THE most tedious set of slides from the New Delhi RD parade of 1972 - might have been an extra effort parade bc it was during one of the India Pakistan wars. But we were impressed, so much that our enthusiastic photographer wanted to capture it all, regrettably the camera made it appear closer than the photos show, so they are all very repetitive and in the hazy distance. But I recall elephants, brass bands, generally it was a very impressive display. Slide show (of the C20 variety) available on request!

Take care of yourself, I hope your life in India isn't as challenging as it sounds, Lynda xx

Hey Jess, fantastic to hear about what you're up to - cant wait to see you and hear about it more in person. Sounds like the work at school must be incredibly hard, but also must be great to be making such a difference to those kids. Good on you! Pistachio icecream sounds delish!! see you soon, and all the best for the rest of your trip xx

Another excellent blog entry - all really interesting as are the photos (especially of the slum). Glad you weren't around when the tiger made a visit to the village!

Jess,

Delightful read as always.

Jess, I'm really enjoying reading about your experiences and thoughts, it sounds wonderful and thought provoking. Helen

Great to read of your adventure and insights into daily life Jess. Very keen to hear about your volunteer experience - so glad that you're able to provide the continuity of care for a month or so.

Love the pics too - great to get a feeling for what you're seeing and doing x