Feedback from guests

The best moment of the Project – seeing the villagers being engaged in the project, only very few of them, but most of us did not appreciate it then – Going to the project site in the modern beetle car – most fun. The best moment is when I heard that the water pipes were working with only 2 faulty connections becos’ its most satisfying. The stay with the villages was immensely beneficial even with the lack of communications. Working hand in hand with the villagers was very enjoyable – felt we are a part of them. – The second day into installing the water pipe system because the villagers could see the system taking shape and began to take over the threading, installing, painting and other works. They were taking ownership, where they were sceptical (in my personal opinion) before. And of course, the pride of contributing to an entire water pipe system. – Working with the locals on the water pipes/logs. Interaction with the locals. – Home stay at the village and the group/villagers camaraderie. The food/cultural exchange was interesting. Despite all the high and low, tense and relax moments plus whatever eccentricities encountered within the group, the overall spirit and cooperation is commendable. – Finally realizing that if I had overcome my shyness with the villagers a bit earlier, I’d have learnt a few more tibetan words. – water piping time. More fruitful, more interaction Others – I felt its value for money –  very practical, maximised the use of the air ticket and the length of stay in a particular place/country cum providing an opportunity for us to contribute back to society/environment. Also the opportunity to learn from fellow participants since each comes from very diverse backgrounds. – Provide a service to them? U must be joking, they are not call “su you cha”  for nth. (brutal strength experts)!!! Of course, it’s too embarrassing to say we didn’t contribute our singaporeans’ 2 cents worth, what else? planning lor! !! So after much haphazard interaction, we all sort of compromise and work together—we talk, they work!!! So I guess everyone learns a bit from everyone and bitch about everyone(1 tap, 2 taps, 3 taps and even 4 taps!) and still managed to come up with an almost completed and workable piping system for our adopted families and took some proud photos beside it. In short, I think our presence is more of a morale booster for them to carry out the work even more diligently. We are more of a new distraction, a break from their daily routine to be excited about. Come to think of it, we do provide a service to them — cheer leaders J – It’s better than just having an adventure tour, because part of the romance of travel is to contribute and know that you made something happen and is a part of something while you were there. You were not just a passer-by.