Back to School

It seemed an innocent discussion with Rae about where she had visited on her previous trip, a mention of Kennedy School sent Captain Thacker into a frenzy.  Within half an hour Kennedy from Kennedy school had joined us for lunch and a visit to the school arranged for the following week.

Like “Royalty” I have heard some of you describe this experience wow what a welcome! We were whisked up on stage in front of 300 plus kids, entertained with traditional Indian dancing and presented with garlands before giving a speech to the children. Rae was called first and I thought I had escaped however no “we will now hear from miss Vikki” not exactly sure what I said, was not really prepared it must have been ok as I did get lots of clapping and whooping.

The children were a little disappointed however that we were not an extension of soul touch, yes many people we met in India were disappointed, what no singing no dancing? Lorna and Erica were definitely a hard act to follow!!!

We did mingle with the students who were eager to ask us lots of questions, get our autographs and be photographed.  We then went on tour, they were eager to show us the computer suite. A small concrete dark room with 3 computers 2 of which were very dated in our terms. They were running old software and had no Internet.

I’m sure when we get back we’ll manage to come up with some way to help upgrade these computers which will benefit the students and their education.  I will also be very excited to share this experience with my family on my return being from the “Kennedy” clan.