Today the Pusdalisbang team ( myself, Victor, Trupty and Nitin)
accompanied our clients to the remote village of Kampung Naga to conduct
house to house surveys. We were joined by Pak Andhy, Dino and Dudi,
An early start, 7:00am as we had a 3 to 4 hour drive to the village.
Ist stop was to visit the local village administrator to get his permission....
After
that we started our walk to the village. It was at this point that we
realised we were about to experience something that we will never
forget. We had to descend approximately 400 steps and as we descended
the views were spectacular...
Upon
arrival at the village, Pak Andhy and the team had to meet the RT (or
community leader) to request permission to visit and conduct house to
house to surveys ...
at this point it was approaching midday and time for prayer. While prayer was taking place, we did a little shopping
After
prayer the house surveys began. This really gave us an insight into how
they lived. They have no electricity, no running water and use wood
fires to cook. The most difficult house we visited was of a blind lady
who has no income and is completely dependent on the community for help
Victor and myself maintained our celebrity status ...
After
the surveys, as we ascended the 400 steps, it started to pour down with
rain. so heavy, but it didn't stop these scouts from their activities.
On
our way back to Bandung we stopped in an amazing place for lunch..
Sheltered from the torrential rain under Bamboo, thunder and lightning,
and amazing view of rice fields and mountains
another 3 hours back to Bandung and as we drove in, we were greeted by a beautiful sunset.
If only all work days were like this. A day and an experience none of us will ever forget:-)
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Wow! I'm so glad you are having an amazing time - seeing and visiting such spectacular places, meeting fabulous people and contributing so much. Thanks for your continous efforts in the pictures and blogging. (I read weekly.) Only one more week!
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Dave, I can't believe you've only one more week left, the time has flown by! Now that you've started your last week I guess the team will be writing up your road map and preparing your presentation, best of luck with that.
ReplyDeleteP.S. How did you celebrate St Patrick's Day with the team?
Love that beautiful sunset :)
ReplyDeletethose scenery remind me those in Chinese countryside, lovely place! where are you in fotos, Dave?
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