Monday, November 4, 2013

Sun, Sea and a Shared Passion for Educating the Youth of Tomorrow


Hey there all,

What a couple of days it has been. It is Monday night and we have just had our farewell evening. So I realise I keep leaving you in suspense and having to then give you a huge update but what can I say I am a busy girl!

Both Saturday and Sunday afternoon were partner matching and project writing. Different organizations which shared similar areas of interest( such as Arts, Social Enterprise, Ecology, Human Rights, Poverty, Inter-cultural relationship building etc. ) reached out to each other to begin drafting new potential partner projects both short term and long term. 

The innovation, creativity and substance which was brought  about from the inter-cultural grouping was simply astounding.  It was here where the sheer passion of each project participant in educating and training the youth of tomorrow, was brought to light.

 The groups continued to project write until the evening. Most of us chose to spend some part of the day doing this by the sea which was far more stimulating than within a four walled room.  Although inspiration can be gained anywhere and at anytime of your life; sitting on the dock of a bay is a great one.

Saturday evening we visited the ancient town of Mdina known as the Silent City. It was a beautiful medieval walled town with a population of just over 300. According to my source property prices are extremely high within the confined walls, with prices hitting a million which I found rather intriguing. Photos never do justice but the view was great and generally with clear skies Sicily can be seen in the distance.

After another hard working day of project writing Sunday evening set off with the inter-cultural evening. This was another enjoyable evening with great company , food and music. Each organization brought a variety of food and drink to represent their country. As well as Cider, Crackers and Cheese, the UK had a range of Diwali sweets given it was Diwali weekend- the Hindu festival of light!

I am afraid it is Bed o'clock for your favourite blogger which means another pause in the story.  I will save the best for last. Today really was a wonderful last day with the group and I will tell you all about it from the airport in the morning.
 
Il-lejl it-tajjeb! ( Goodnight)
 
 

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