I survived night welcome, mostly through the good timing of Katie’s beautiful postcard although the last night I was up until three following french kids around the tent area. But we got them in the end “ah-ha-ha-ha”.
Anyway, I woke up on Monday morning with a gruesome cold, which has taken all week to get rid of. Very frustrating, but I hope you can forgive me for not getting up early to write a blog.
This week I’ve been working ‘full time’ in Olinda, which is where the families with children from 0-16 live. In the morning I was coordinating the program for the 12-14 year olds (playing games, having discussions). In the afternoon I was acting in the theater for all the kids and their parents. (in very challenging rolls like taxi’s, slot machines, and that kind of thing). And at night I was the ‘Olinda night guard’ which means you sit on reception in the evening, and sleep in a little room where parents can find you and wake you up if they need something during the night. Happy no one needed anything all week, so I got some sleep.
Working with the kids was a lot of fun, but its exhausting when your sick. The theater was the best bit, I wish I had photos, but I don’t.
The last two weeks have been very busy, I havn’t had too much time for reflection, so it will be good to have a quiter week. This week I’m washing up in the big kitchen, and working in the church, nice short jobs. 
Spring is really happening here, the blossoms are flowering, and the little flowers in the grass everywhere. I feel a little seasonally confused, but never mind.
I love you all.
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My dear Bro,
I hope you’re fully recovered!
I did Olinda coordination too! I was a gardener and a fan and some other things I can’t remember in the theatre. What’s the theme/drama this year?
I hope your jobs go well this week.
Are you thinking of taking a week of silence sometime? It’s a good way to get loads of reflecion time as well as a bit of a break/recovery time. I really enjoyed it! Don’t do it in your last week there.
Hooray for spring! What a beautiful time! Have you seen any squirrils? Have you been for any/many walks around the countryside? You probably haven’t had time.
I’ve just finished a tramp around Ruapehu with Mum. It was really interesting country! I fly back to Dunedin tomorrow.
Sending lots of love!
I’ll be in touch again soon,
Hugs,
Katie
Andy as an actor? GOLD.
This year was the prodical son. Its a great program!
To Sam and anyone else who is surprised to hear of Andy’s acting ability:
He started at about age 3, being the narrator in enactments of nursery rhymes, and moved on to various medieval roles! I won’t embarrass him with more details. Get him to tell you about it some time….
Go, Son!
Now now, Helen… haha. I’m not surprised per se, more amused because I know how much he loves to get in character when he’s in a silly mood. Very entertaining. I can imagine him wanting to make it fun…