After flying 2 hours to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal
yesterday, we did the first distribution today. Children came by bus
more than 60 kms or by boat with an hour's travel. The Rotarians of Port
Blair have accomplished the difficult task of identifying the most
deserving children in this area where the population is spread out in
towns and remote villages.
Of course the best part of our day is interacting with the children,
trying to put them at ease for the photograph and ensuring that the
experience is memorable for them.
With a happy face on their wrists
to confirm a photo has been taken, volunteers gave them each a snack and
carried the heavy bag of bedkit items up a long stairway to the waiting
teachers or parents.
The photos will hopefully show their enthusiasm.
