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.

Well I finally managed to get everything packed up and am now in Kolkata. Managed to get most of things done before I left but not quite everything I wanted to do. Finding it quite hard at mo but that was only to be expected arriving in a new place on my own. Been sleeping an awful lot too. Its rained most of the day today so haven't been out much. Was due to get a taxi over to co-ordinators place but was a bit too wet. Will probably go tomorrow as my volunteerin...

Just testing this to see whether it works all ok from UK. Still trying to sort everything out before I go. Yesterday went all round Manchester looking at travelpacks, mosquito nets, travel towels and bag security etc.