Project Phase-mission accomplished!

'Jollay' today, we have all finished our tasks liked to the REWA project. It's a lovely feeling and we are so proud of all the Challengers who have worked relentlessly to get everything finished on time.

The outside wall of the REWA centre looks amazing. The picture painted represents the hope the centre gives to the disabled children. The Challengers also put on a puppet show for the children and carers this morning. The last two days have seen lots of developments, brightly painted stones in the play area outside, a huge smiley face on a rock and butterflies hanging from a playground frame as well as tidying up the grounds.

Meanwhile at the old lady's house (whose name sounds like Grandpa)we have totally cleaned it out with bleach, painted the walls turquoise and white, passage way from the front door cleared out (all animal poo and goodness what!)Everywhere is so dusty dry and sandy, we have to wear bandanas over our faces to protect us and the heat is intense. We have also painted around her front door. Today, we put the finishing touches to the paint and put underlay and carpet down (Gerry you would be well impressed with the work we've done out here) and we also hung material on her ceiling to brighten it all up.

While all this tidy up has taken place 'Grandpa' has been sleeping outside under the shelter we put up, on her new mattress, blankets & pillow we bought. Our interpreter said she was very happy with her new looking house and would miss us all tomorrow. Bless her, she is a remarkable woman.We are humbled by this experience, that someone would allow us into their home and delve into their personal possessions and have faith that we would improve their living conditions!
If we can upload photos we will soon.

This is the end of our project phase and start acclimatisation phase tomorrow in preparation for the trek on Monday. We are still based on the REWA site and will have several treks of varying length over the next three days.

All is well out here, we are enjoying the veggie food, we have our cook, assistant and sherpas on site. They are looking after us really well.
We are getting used to icy cold, stand up bucket showers, it's amazing how we are all adapting to our new surroundings.

Its 6.20pm here, so heading back to the camp for our dinner. All the Challengers say hello to their families and friends. Please pass on our news to everyone.