hello,

well i've had another had day at the office!!

we had a leaving party last night for the Greeks.  They have calmed down alot since they first arrived and I think we shall all miss them in our own way. 

makes it very real and not like a holiday when people  are leaving all the time. this week I shall lose all my flatmates apart from Suzy (fluzy).  Then on the 8th september we have to move to another apartment for the last week which I am not happy about as the one we have now is really nice and in a good location!  Oh well, suppose it's all part of the experience!

Going out tonight to the lovely el Palomar for a leaving meal for some of the others, boo hoo.

Th orphanage was very sad today and found out the history of one of the girls.  She was removed the other orphanage as some time ago some american volunteers were there and they took her out for the day, but instead of looking after her they abused her and now she is an emotional wreck and wary of all us volunteers as you can imagine.  There are some terrible stories and the way  that the madras (nuns) punish them is just awful.  They smack them and twist their ears and a favourite seems to be yanking them around by there hair!

We all find it very hard to deal with but the consensus is that is just the way things are done!  Anyway thats enough doom and gloom for one day!
Been gone 3 weeks tomorrow! Time is flying now!

Anna, thanks for changing the party date!! Looking forward to it already!!

take care

Love
Keelie

xxx