Well I know I've probably got too many blog entries so just ignore them if they are getting annoying. However this is way I am updating my parents too and they like the regular updates. Bit frustrated as can't hear too well as ear has blocked up which makes it even more challenging to work with the children. At work to order lunch I write my name on a sheet on the noticeboard. Yesterday I could see lizards feet moving along the top of the noticeboard as the res...

I've had a good last two days. Yesterday I went to the Victorial Memorial and Park Street with the volunteers from Leeds. There were 5 of them but now there are only 4 as one of them as gone home. She was in India for the weekend. She said it was because her grandma was ill but others think this was an excuse. 2 of them are supposed to be volunteering in Darjeeling but they may end up staying here as there train keeps getting cancelled because of floods. The Vic...

Hi Been a couple of days since my last blog. Everything is going fine here. Ok it sometimes gets too much but still enjoying myself. Random photos are being chosen for blog entry photos as haven't got much choice of photos and no photos of Kolkata on off exploring website. I haven't took any photos yet as been settling in and I've got nothing at moment to transfer photos from camera to computer as stupidly left it at home. Just looking don't think the computer s...

Yesterday had my first ride back in autorickshaw with 3 other people and driver. Went better than thought but still fitted through some tiny gaps. The club yesterday was really nice- had tennis courts, swimming pool, bar, restaurant and toilets were like a hotel. Today started my project. Its been ok. Bit of an organisation day today and kept being passed over from one person to another to do my orientation. Was introduced to that many people I haven't a clue abo...

Spectacular thunder and lightening last night. Saw a massive insect last night in bathroom. Britain has mini-insects. Today been to museum of fine arts and been for a meal at a club with c o-ordinator Ranu and husband. Nice to see some culture and Ranu's house is really nice.