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India eh?

I will be going to Delhi with Air France today. Here I am at the gate.

It's exciting to be going on adventure again!!

I am going to  Global Pathways School in Tamil Nadu, South India.  I have been part of the "Teacher Task Force" made up of Ontario teachers who have been helping GPS with curriculum suggestions, literacy and general support for the teachers at the school. I will be going to help with the kindergarten program and with any support I can give the music teachers or any other teachers. Although I do have some preconceived ideas (the teachers that have been there describe it as a special place with joyful children), I don't know really know what I will find there and I hope I will be of use. I do know that it will be great fun!

I fly to Paris overnight and leave early in the morning for Delhi, transferring to another flight to Coimbatore on Saturday morning. The school is about 20 km south of the Coimbatore in the suburb city Chettipalayam. Quite a long haul! (Good thing Alice has equipped me with 4 new books on my kindle!) Talk to you when I have settled in!

See Coimbatore in pale blue?
See the little picture of India top left? I will be very south won't I?




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  1. Anonymous30 June 2023 at 16:55

    Lynne!!!! Eeeekkkk!!! Safe travels and can’t wait to hear about your travels! xo

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  2. Anonymous2 July 2023 at 09:47

    Hello my lovely, what a thrilling adventure. I look forward to hearing all about. Look after yourself.......only four books on your kindle 🤣🥰😘 "cousin Debbie" Xx

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  3. Anonymous2 July 2023 at 14:41

    Oh Lynne, such a busy life you lead. Kerwin showed me how to bookmark your Adventures, so I'll be eagerly waiting for updates. Love, Shirley

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  4. Steph Martin2 July 2023 at 15:39

    Intrepid Lynne! Safe journeys and a full report expected on your return.

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  5. Anonymous4 July 2023 at 05:20

    India....why not! Only you my dear friend would find this next adventure. Be safe and I know you will have a blast.
    Mailiis

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  6. Mandy Witmer4 July 2023 at 06:34

    Wow! Sounds amazing! How long will you be there? Look forward to hearing about it when you get back.

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