Back to School

After two long days of travel I am sitting at my desk reflecting on what has been a life changing trip. It has been a journey of discovery.

We have seen  people living in  conditions we couldn't  imagine......

...... and have been overwhelmed by the positive and joyful way that they face such challenging conditions.

We have travelled on a bone shaking bus.....

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Went to work on a boat and bounced up the Amazon..............

 

 

 We hugged children.....

 

 
And animals hugged us....

 

We met a wonderful women who gave love and security to many children.......

and who has the most amazing laugh........

It was an amazing journey of discovery and the greatest part was the journey deep inside as every one of us discovered more about ourselves. Not only did we discover the simple joy of caring, playing and comforting young children, we also experienced the blanket of care and comfort we give to each other as well as endless laughter.

In our nightly reflections we supported each other in dealing with the emotional challenge of the day and the big questions we were asking ourselves.

I had a truly remakable journey and was acompanied by truly remarkable people. I want to thank them all for giving themselves so fully. I want particularly thank Jo Hopper for her elephant........

 .............. and for caring for all of us.

Finally, on behalf of Project Peru 2013, I would like to thank the members of our community, families, staff, students and Governors who made a journey of a life-time possible. Because, as it says on our art work...........

......We did live life to the full!

God Bless

Gerard Moran