Well it's been a strange day to say the least. We said an emotional goodbye to the kids this afternoon - lots of hugs and a few tears (me doing the crying, typically, not anyone else!). Got back to the Volunteer House to find that there had been a riot in the middle of town and three of the volunteers here had been caught up in it - they were running to try to get away from the rioters and the Police - Emma even took her flip-flops off and ran in her bare feet - thankfully they were OK. Santoshi got caught in the resulting traffic jam and was offered a lift by a friend with a motorcycle - they swerved to avoid a bus and crashed into the barriers in the road - no physical injuries but a Police report had to be filed and they then fined the motorbike driver!
And to top it all off, yep, you've guessed it, there's a strike tomorrow. So Alison and I are packing to go to the airport at 11pm and stay there for the night. There's no way I'm risking not getting on the plane in the morning. Wish us luck!
Ann & Alison
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