Day off
First of all a big thank you to everyone who has posted a comment on the site. We really enjoy and appreciate getting messages - so please keep them coming - we are starting to feel a long, long way from home!To respond to a few of the messages already posted:
Julie - you are right - different culture and diverse organisations and processes but really same problems of poverty, male violence and the struggle to get it onto the political agenda. I wish you were here because you would relish the discussions we are having with women's groups. I feel that I am having a wonderful opportunity to exercise my skills - many of which we developed together long ago!
Stephen W. - Shani has sent the letter of intent and we will probably discuss it further with the Mongolian Women Lawyers on Sunday's trip to the countryside. A good mix of pleasure and business.
Sandra - yes, we will definitely disseminate to the group - I think Shani already has plans to call a meeting on the Wednesday we get back - more info to follow direct from Shani.
Ricky - I'm still staying warm and haven't needed to find a yak to cuddle up with for heat yet!
Sarah - how are you and has the baby arrived yet??!!
Barry & Sally - I will go gift shopping before I come home. And by the way - I have bought myself a new pair of slipper - so you can let the barcelona slippers walk themselves off to the bin!
Saturday was a day off of sorts. We spent the morning catching up on emails - quite difficult when the computers either don't work or grind extremely slowly. In the afternoon I caught up with reading some of the documents we have been given and Shani ventured out down the road for a walk and bought a bag of apples!
In the evening we went for a meal with our research contact, Echo, and watched a show of Mongolian musicians and throat singers. I bought the CD so if anyone wants to have a listen, just let me know.
Sunday is a trip into the frozen countryside to 'Turtle Mountain' with the Mongolian Women Lawyers Association - so we will report back on that in our next posting.
Don't forget to leave a message to say hi - we miss you all!! Helen & Shani
posted by Helen J @ 10:17 AM
2 Comments:
Hey there lovelies. It's amazing and wonderful to be able to catch up with your trip. The Ger visit sounds truly amazing and I'm so glad you were able to record all that details so soon afterwards. Well done H for thinking of this blogging thing.
Back here snow is forecast for today or tomorrow - just so's you know you're missing nothing!
Much love to you both,
K xxx.
Hi H, baby and I are doing just fine I think it's safe to say you'll be home by the time of the birth.I write again after the hospital. Stay safe and warm Sarah x
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