Laetitia Ronse-Canada
It was nice to see someone at the airport to pick me up. After my arrival I joined the program. The first week program was very well planned in that allowed me to get accustomed to the Sri Lankan culture. I am so impressed and pleasantry surprised seeing efficiency, management and planning of the RCDP- Sri Lanka. All the staffs are always cheerful, so helpful and friendly and endeavoring at all times to make us feel welcome like home. The information about the nation and culture was more educational and I got chance to learn more about the people there. The village stay program was wonderful. It was very nice to see the village site and interesting to talk with the local people. First week language program is the best offer from the organization. Don't forget to grasp this golden opportunity offered by the RCDP Sri Lanka because it would be helpful to everyone.
I enjoyed a lot to see the beauty of the country. Dias gave me chance to see around the place with a very good guided tour. The Saturday was reasonable so we relaxed by the pool, and in it and then in the sea. I haven't been in the sea for at least a decade, and I'd forgotten what good fun it is! It was quite strong though and we found ourselves being dragged down the beach towards huge rocks but we got out of the sea just in time. The food was lovely, with lots of fish and rice and prawns. Despite the weather the beach was wonderful and is rated as arguably the prettiest in SL. I might go back there later in my time when the weather improves.
My last week was more typical for me. I entertained doing painting and teaching with the kids there. We went for dinner with Sajeeva, our supervisor and Dias our guide for lunch on Friday after the morning lesson. We have had different typical foods and drinks.
