It was the last day of our Humanitarian Mission in Myanmar. This is the fourth time FFM has organised a mission like this to Myanmar and is the biggest turn out thus far, a total of 83 of us. For many, like me, this is the first time we've been on a trip like this.
We spent the morning on last day visiting another orphanage and nunnery, both located in the Yangon area. While it is sad to see so many orphans, we were also glad that the local buddhist communities are taking the lead to provide for the needs of the children. FFM and the volunteers, for their part also try their best to help these centers.
One of the volunteers taking photos with the orphans at the centre
The 10 preceptors queuing up to receive offering of robes, medicine and other basic necessities from FFM volunteers.
After the visits, FFM volunteers then split into two group. One group went to do some last minute shopping before heading off to the airport. A small group made pay a visit to another venerable monk and to look at the center he is running. It was also a short educational tour for many of us to look at the padi field farmers have planted.
The venerable monk showing us the crops that has been planted.
After our visit, we make our way to Yangon Airport. Our flight is four plus in the afternoon, we took our last photos and say our good byes to the tour guides and drivers who have been so helpful throughout the trip.
No comments:
Post a Comment