Fond relections on the visit to Timor-Leste
After Dili, the bustle of the Melbourne coffee shops and CBD life [on my first visit to Australia this year] is certainly a world away in terms of daily experiences.
The Ostico Visit
Yesterday’s rain did nothing to diminish the smiles on the faces of the kids at Ostico. We were welcomed by the whole school with several songs, sung with gusto! It was
Singing in the rain
I am conscious that all my photos to date have been of fine sunsets, which may have been a little misleading! Rain prevented our first sod-turning today at Lequeracabu’u, due
A thank you from Kirsty Sword
While having sundowners with Simon and Mandy, Graham had the pleasure of meeting Kirsty Sword and her children down at the beach in Dili last night. Kirsty once again expressed warm thanks
Independence Restoration Day
Hi all, this is a note from Graham on my continuing travels in Timor-Leste. I’ve been missing in action for the last few days. Last Thursday was Independence Restoration Day, followed
A note from Graham in East Timor
Well, I’ve arrived in Dili and had a wonderful opportunity of meeting an extraordinary bunch of people focused in making a difference in various ways for the good of the
Playing field for Ostico
Elvino, who built the school for us, has been working with the villagers to prepare a quote for the materials they will need to build a basic volleyball and basketball
Leaving Timor
Timorese legend has it that if you drink the milk of a coconut in Timor you will come back. I didn’t drink any coconut milk, but I will be back.
Zoe… Asha…. Leah….
Bruce, Simon and I went back to Ostico School today. The children weren’t in school (I think an unofficial holiday had been declared to clean up after the previous days’
The official opening!
I had no real idea what to expect of the school opening. But it was an incredible day. Stephen and I travelled to Ostico with Kirsty – it was wonderful