Seeing old friends: Tucker's Jan 30th Report

January 30, 2005

Today was a day of reckoning accounts, settling bills, and restoring the office to its original order. Several members of the team worked hard to repack the cupboard, store camp equipment and materials, and tally the final accounts.

In addition, the President of Serendib-USA and his assistant from Thailand visited some of Tucker’s closest friends and acquaintances in Ratnapura. During his initial four year stay in Ratnapura, the hospitality of these people made the birth of Serendib possible in Sri Lanka. Tucker continues to maintain close ties with his host family, and as well with those who have been supportive of Serendib’s work over the years.

A farewell party and final meeting was scheduled for 4 p.m. on Monday, and all Serendib Sri Lanka members were requested to be present. In addition, the volunteer from Thailand, Miss Chonnikarn Kidpat, had to fly out of Katunayake Airport and return to her duties in her own country. Indeed, all the members of the team are returning to their schools and life as usual after this monumental humanitarian effort.

Tucker

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