That's a wrap....

Clive and I are now on the Railair coach for the final leg home to Reading. My wife and two boys await at the station and a texted promise of a cooked breakfast, prepared by my nine year old!

There will be ample time for reflective comments which I will endeavour to do soon.

But without doubt we all return home enriched by our experiences and by the close camaraderie of our merry band.
By the dedication and devotion to the children from the staff at the orphanage. And of course by Crispin: the inspiration behind the whole trip and the Hope Asia charity itself.

I hear we've had quite a following reading these posts - thanks for following our travels. I hope you've enjoyed my random jottings.

And the final thought for now must go to the beautiful children we had the privilege to meet and with whom we spent a precious afternoon. Thank you so much to all of you who sponsored us for this trip and helped to provide them with a real chance for their future after such traumatic and tragic pasts.

Your support has made a very tangible difference to some very deserving lives.

Chris