Enthusiastic Ideas

One morning before starting work in Serampore Mr Chatterjee suggested we take the local ferry across the Ganges and back just for the experience. Return ticket on a rickety ancient boat about 9p  so it seemed like good value.
They actually do have health and safety in India and we were issued big yellow life jackets and crammed on board the ferry with lots of locals heading to school or work on the other-side. There is definitely something mystical and magical.. even majestic about the mother river. From a small boat early in the morning, it was serene, powerful and strangely spiritually moving experience.. plus we made lots of friends.

Working hard with Mr Chatterjee and his team, creating a new range of wheatbag designs, eye pillows and some new bags. It's cool having all the materials on hand and skilled machine guys who quickly make up your ideas, and patiently adjust them. It's the best way to make things happen, my ideas, Tomas creativity and Mr Chatterjee and his team making it come together. 

On Saturday we took a break and went to the Children's home. These days Mr Kundo and his wife look happy and relaxed, all the Children love them and it's like they have a great big family. Supporting the home and bringing it up to a reasonable standard has been one of the most rewarding things ever. The Children have learned some songs in English, one guy could sing a traditional Hindu song like an angel, and the funky art teacher we employed has found some real talent.. Tomas had an idea that we might produce a small range of tote canvas bags with some designs from the children's actual art.. The profits from the sales we would put back into the Freedom fund, that we maintain to support the home. If you have any ideas do let me know..

High-fives are a highlight of the visit, although I'm not sure the teachers approve.. behind you can see some of the artwork..