In Reply to: Serious L & G. posted by Filo on Tuesday, 22. March 2005 at 07:20 Bali Time:
... wavelength.
We took over on the last trip 109 Kg in total between the 4 of us.
We had so much stuff to give to the Birthing Center, Helen Flavel Foundation, our new Sponsor Child (through HFF), our other family (our friends and business associates) and even some of the people on the beach we have got to know over the years.
More than half the weight was donation items !
Now with the next trip coming up in April, we will have at least another 50 Kg of stuff to take over.
We collect and take clothing, toys, more "pamper packs" etc ....
All we need is for everyone to do just something ... anything to help, it is all greatly appreciated by the people of Bali.
Maybe in April we should ask ... "what do you need ?"
I know that up in Singaraja where our HFF sponsor child lives they are just poor (make that very poor) farmers, so we want to buy some rice and fruit on the way up. The fruit will only last a couple of days, yet the rice will last a bit longer. Long Bean or Corn for breakfast lunch and dinner can get a bit boring .. but they don't have many other choices. I was also thinking about farming type tools, yet it may be better if we give the father some money so he can buy what HE needs.
If we can think of some other things, will post.
Regards,
Louise & Geoff