The day after our last distribution we went by boat to Long Island where
we visited the local government school. Two girls who had received
bedkits yesterday, were proud to show us their homes. The blankets had
already been used and the other kit items were spread out or neatly
stored. The mosquito nets will protect against bugs other than those
bringing malaria but useful nonetheless. Getting those children to the
distribution in Mayabunder required an hour long boat ride. The Port
Blair Rotarians did a wonderful job of making these transportation
arrangements. Other children had to travel by van or bus up to 70 kms
which took more than 2 hours considering the road conditions.
Our SCAW experience is almost over. We will meet with the Port Blair Rotarians tonight, fly back to Chennai tomorrow
and have our final meeting the next day with the Ambattur Rotarians who
coordinated all the distributions. 6,000 children are now resting
comfortably with the knowledge that many friends from far away have
given them "the gift of love".
Team Chennai 2014
