DAY 4

 DAY FOUR

Today we woke up to have breakfast (there was hash-browns!) After saying goodbye to all the lovely staff, and the very helpful security, we then set off on our travels to Batticaloa. Straight away it became a party bus that no-one expected, the singing was at top standards; even from Miss Angel. It was only an hour or two till we could see the affects of the tsunami, Compared to the beautiful scenery in Kandy and other places we had stayed. After another hour or the party bus music and singing (especially some great notes hit from Ryan and Jacob) We stopped off at a absolutely beautiful beach with stunning scenery all around. Water clearer than anyone had ever seen before. After seeing the beautiful tropical island beach , we used the local hotels toilets, not what were used too as it was only holes in the ground. 

We were then presented with a typical Sri Lankan packed lunch (very spicy). Not even hard man Mr T could handle the spice. Finally we arrived in Batticaloa, and it was lovely too see some familiar faces of the Ocean Stars team staying in Hotel Bridge View with us. We were then refreshed with a soft drink of coke which Dilanee payed for. 

After settling into our rooms we began to realize how the star rating of the hotels have gone down but  our high hopes haven't. It was a turning point for us all seeing the very devastating parts of Sri Lanka , which were effected by the tsnami but at the same time we found it amazing at how the towns have recovered and how the peoples smiles have not been washed away.

We had time to get ready and put our ocean stars t shirts on and we were ready to meet the whole team.We were blown away by the mass of people coming together for this cause.We then had the chance to meet and spend time with the students from the secondary school. We had a great time conversing with them and learning things about them and Sameena meet a student with the same name as her mum! A group of us learned to play a Sri Lanka playground game (which involed alot of friendly slapping!)

We had tea and cake and sorted through our lesson resources. Then it was time to say goodbye and we are looking forward to spending more time with them tomorrow! We are now preparing for a evening meal and a early nights sleep!