Time Out Pt2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We didn't spend all our time by the pool......

we felt strongly about exploring this culture with the kids.......

the people are gentle , friendly and love tourists......

we explored temples, monkey forests, batik artistry, a family wood carving business, saw the rice paddies, and the locals doing what they do every day......

We had the most fantastic guide that looked after us all week.....well when we decided to leave the hotel..... he shared his Bali with us and gave us so much local knowledge......

I think we gave the kids a great insight into this fascinating little part of the world and they took it in their stride really well.

     

Time out.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We just dropped out for a week....we took our first trip to Bali....the kids first overseas trip....

we had a great time......no phones....no Internet....no schedule.....

we spent some time looking around.......lots of time in the water......

I practised walking slower.......thinking slower.......eating slower....enjoying the friendly and 

very hospitable Balinese people.....  

We tasted new things...saw new things......smelt new things.......met new friends....

So much to record here.....I'll pop back tomorrow with a little more. xxx

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My 52 weeks

Joining in with 52 weeks project.

 

SHHH...

All will be quiet around here for a little.......I plan on some serious R&R.

My kindle is loaded and I am ready......

....... well almost. xxx

Stills- A weekend collection

This weekend.....

A weekend of relaxing, catching our breath and playing host to our international visitor....

Hope yours was full of some good stuff.

Joining in with The Beetle Shack here. 

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My 52 weeks project

Joining others here

Give a little Love...

Having just had the most awesome week...and finding this over at MNM's this morning....

I know WE CAN make a difference.....

if we give a little love.....

Camp Day 5

Well the week flew by......so many fun memories created.....

So many friendships forged....

Some little lives impacted by the kindness of strangers who took time to care.....

We had the most perfect weather today to enjoy yet some more fun games, craft,drama,singing,food and friends.....

Watching shy little ones perform ....older ones helping younger ones....younger ones loving the friendship of older kids.....

Culminating in the parents sharing in the best of for the week....we sang for them and showed them what their kids had been so excited about all week....and then ate together...

I am so tired and my knees are causing me grief from jumping all week.....would I be willing to head this up all over again......

YOU BET  ...JANUARY 2014 here we come.....

but right now it is off to bed and a long sleep in tomorrow....

Things I am loving this week...where do I start....Day 1, Day 2, Day 3,Day 4

     Joining in with others here.

Camp Day 4

Our theme this week is pirates and treasures we can store up......

We have spent a lot of time in small groups and used many moments to encourage and teach some important truths about storing up long lasting treasures.....

friendship, kindness, generosity, faithfulness......

memories that will last for a long time.... 

We treasure hunted today.......for the pot of coloured jewels.....
 

With trusty treasure maps we came across many a pirate  until we challenged ourselves through to the treasure find.....

The joy this week has been found in the kids....the friendships forged ,the braveness of many, the sweetness of others.....

 ...the dedication of volunteers has been second to none....they have energy beyond thought...
oh so rewarding and we know we are making a difference in our community.