After a night of torrential rain, we headed this morning into the chaos that is Colombo. The weather today was particularly oppressive with little sunshine and extreme humidity. Today’s mission was to secure and pay for the 159 uniforms for the Village School which will be presented on Thursday. Thankfully, the shop was better prepared than last time yet something we would take pretty much for granted, still took about 2 hours. But thankfully, Udaya had already provided them with all the measurements of the uniforms. That said, in order to try and ensure value for money, the negotiations over the final price became a little strained at one point!
After that, back on the “high street” narrowly avoiding death by oncoming traffic and asphyxiation in the stifling heat and exhaust fumes, we found a small sports shop where we were able to buy the promised cricket equipment for the school. For just £8, our personal donation will stop the kids having to use inadequate kit for something which is so popular.
Tonight we’re meeting up with Shahan, the son of Sareth who was instrumental in helping Della and Don identify the causes which needed the most help but who died tragically last year. We’re hoping to be able to set up a yearly prize for best improved student of English at the school.
And then it will probably an early night before the very long day ahead of us - The Orphans’ Day Out!
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