I am filled with excitement as I boarded the bus to Changi International Airport. I was having mixed feelings as the bus left Christ Church Secondary School. As the silhouette of my parents became smaller and smaller, I was happy but sad. Part of me was excited to go for the trip but part of me misses my parents.
We reached Changi International Airport Terminal 2 at 1130. We met up with students who came with their parents. The atmosphere was electrifying as all of us could not wait to board the plane. We were happy to see present and ex-teachers coming to see us off. It was capped off nicely when we saw Mr Clement Lim at the airport. He prayed for us and then we checked in.
At 0130, we boarded the plane. We headed for New Delhi. We touched down at New Delhi at 0505 (India Time). The first thing that greeted us as we alighted from the plane was how organized Delhi Airport was. It was a pleasant surprise. What made us even more proud was the fact that it was a Singapore company, the Changi Airport Group which made this happen.
As we cleared the customs, we headed to the bus. The first thing that greeted us was the lingering burning smell. I think that the high level of pollution in India has resulted in the lingering burning smell. As we headed towards our hotel, we had a front line view of the famous India traffic. We marveled at the amount of cars that are on the road. We were amazed and attracted by the state of chaos caused by the heavy traffic.
After we checked into the hotel, we had a quick rest and changed to our formal wear for the trip to Pathways School, Gurgaon. As the driver lost the way, we did not make it in time to see the performance that had been staged for the school's Anniversary. However, the staff and students of the school were gracious in receiving us. We had a wonderful meal where the student leaders of the school served us as we sat cross legged on the floor. We were impressed by the warm attitude of the student leaders and the way they carried themselves as they interacted with us and the teachers. They spoke fluent English and were friendly with us; we even exchanged email address so that we could keep in touch. This is sure to be the beginning of some deep, long lasting friendship. Finally, the student leaders brought us around to tour the facilities. And what facilities! They even have a swimming pool and an outdoor ampitheatre. We thanked them for the warm hospitality that they accorded to us and we cannot wait to see them tomorrow.
It was a tiring but fulfilling day and I cannot wait to see the rest of India in the following days to come.
Therefore, Au Revoir..Till Tomorrow.
Student leaders of CHR India Trip 2012
We reached Changi International Airport Terminal 2 at 1130. We met up with students who came with their parents. The atmosphere was electrifying as all of us could not wait to board the plane. We were happy to see present and ex-teachers coming to see us off. It was capped off nicely when we saw Mr Clement Lim at the airport. He prayed for us and then we checked in.
At 0130, we boarded the plane. We headed for New Delhi. We touched down at New Delhi at 0505 (India Time). The first thing that greeted us as we alighted from the plane was how organized Delhi Airport was. It was a pleasant surprise. What made us even more proud was the fact that it was a Singapore company, the Changi Airport Group which made this happen.
As we cleared the customs, we headed to the bus. The first thing that greeted us was the lingering burning smell. I think that the high level of pollution in India has resulted in the lingering burning smell. As we headed towards our hotel, we had a front line view of the famous India traffic. We marveled at the amount of cars that are on the road. We were amazed and attracted by the state of chaos caused by the heavy traffic.
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| Pathway |
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| Food!!! |
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| Till Then |
It was a tiring but fulfilling day and I cannot wait to see the rest of India in the following days to come.
Therefore, Au Revoir..Till Tomorrow.
Student leaders of CHR India Trip 2012
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