My Blog, started to record my adventures as I headed off to live and work in Sri Lanka for a couple of years in March 2006. The blog is now a general record of what I am doing, I have also added the VSO process detail from April 2005 for new Volunteers reading it. Please note: the views expressed in this blog are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect those of VSO.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Surprise birthday party
Milton playing quoits, my 21st birthday party oil lamps and tossing coins on the steps at Montford Lodge.
Another full couple of days, last formal day of training on 24th, thought we were all going to Ashley’s for a few beers. Turns out I had a surprise birthday party, the ladies had gone to lots of trouble, handmade flower garland, oil lamps, banner with beer and nibbles. Was well stunned, kept me quiet for ages. Had a great time played silly games and did tricks for a few hours. Last day today had end of course Olympics, mix of Sri Lankan games and ones we came up with see blog for photos, the locals cheated really badly and ignored any rules, cultural experience. We did hopscotch, quoits, 10 pin bowling, apple bobbing etc. and threw a few water bombs for good measure. The prizes were spoons and other kitchen stuff, the woven wall hanging spoon holder will easily be posted for Xmas so watch out those on Xmas list.