We had a good time with Sasha Handicrafts today - just visited their lovely store where we all purchased a lot more stuff to try to cram into our suitcases! We also learned a lot about how they operate and look forward to seeing their offices and travelling to the edge of the city to meet some producers tomorrow.
After an excellent lunch we were taken on a very informative city tour on which we saw the Victoria Memorial and the Ganges River, explored an area where potters create Hindu figures which are plunged into the Ganges on special occasions, and a Jain Temple which was quite marvellous.
Sorry for the lack of pictures and detailed updates, but I can't do much on these hotel computers. I'll try to find a place where I can do more detailed work...
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Ten Thousand Villages
371 Richmond Road & 1174 Bank Street, Ottawa - http://www.alternativetrade.com
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Ten Thousand Villages
371 Richmond Road & 1174 Bank Street, Ottawa - http://www.alternativetrade.com
~~ Shop fair trade - Your purchase makes a difference ~~
1 comment:
We have been following your blog with a great deal of interest and appreciation. Some of your scary road trips sound very much like my trip to Northern Uganda last year. Your only consolation is that your group is covered with prayer and God's hand, so you will remain safe. Give my best wishes to everyone in the group and remember that we are all praying for your safety and good health for the remainder of your trip.
Blessings,
Bob Berg
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