with spectacular scenery
Lisa's granddad showing the rotary stand and bells
it's tedious cleaning up a very run down place
a farewell shot before leaving the highlands
Dinner that night was at the rotary president residence
including the elders themselves!
Our task for the day is at the highland catholic orphanage
and Ning's speciality chocolate fondue
here, we make the balloons as prizes
and we even get to ride some back at the resort
it's almost like genting, foggy and cloudy but not too cold either
Regular night meetings before bed in prep for the following day's events
all board!
Here we are at the school
The pastor of the orphanage
Contributor and Donors board
Day5, Bus trip up to Brastagi Highlands
The Medan Rotary Center
Day2 On our way to the local schools!
Rotary Fellowship Dinner
Close up of the donated machines
up to Brastagi Highlands!
but the rewards at the end are priceless...
The primary classrooms
Thats for the primary kids!
The center also has a free clinic with a healthy strength of doctors
Getting to know the blind massage personel
Ending with a christmas song before school dismissal.
Dinner that night was at our very hospitable rotary president's home again
our job there is to give the whole place a clean
Our objectives includes student interaction and teaching english.
& see how big their fruits are!
Greetings by our Host & Rotaract Medan President at the airport
And balloons come standard!
including the washing of their feets...
Day3, old folks home visit in the rural areas
encountering years of dust, lizard waste, dried urine, all packaged with a trademark smell...
The Tamil Temple Visit
more balloons!
followed by a visit to the medan wildlife museum before calling day 3 in close
A night to remember!
Getting used to Medan Traffic
a singing performance!
Merdeka walk
ending with a gift of appreciation to the president herself
their basic grooming are cared for
we had a rewarding meal at the end of the long day...
Hangman games with secondary classes
where we had karaoke and some partying with the elders
a memorable night!