Quick update

We spent an evening this week at Golkonda Fort a stunning example of past Hyderabad architecture dating back to the 1300's. After wandering through the ruins as the sun went down, we were treated to a beautiful light show explaining the history of the Fort and the city.

On a more important note it has been very encouraging to see that the MK Dons have won 5 out of their first 6 matches... Not only this, but Gareth has now found a way to watch all the games on the internet so he doesn't miss one kick of the ball... Come on you Dons!

Andi spent the last few days of this week organising her trip to World Vision Sri Lanka on 28 August. She has been invited to join her soon-to-be new boss James on a week's visit prior to officially starting her job. They will be supporting and advising the communications team and SL office during this difficult period of the ongoing crisis in the country. It will also be a good learning opportunity for her and chance to begin building relationships with this particular office in the Asia Pacific region.

She also spent some time one afternoon visiting a local street kids project/home/school with friends Sarah and Jonny. Run by a guy called Philip, this is a man who defines the word inspirational. Giving up his job he set up the small charity a number of years ago with little money but a sense of purpose and vision, to among other things provide an education and safe place for kids who've been abandoned. Most were living on the streets, a few disabled sent out to beg by their parents and in some cases children who had been bought and sold like animals.

Since then he has struggled at times to keep afloat, as he's seen hundreds of children come through his doors. However he's continued to be blessed and provided with resources to just keep the charity going. With a few volunteers and his family's support they continue to help change many lives. Jonny, Sarah and I were very moved by the children we met and the work Philip and his team are doing. In this photo Philip is stood at the back far right, Sarah is center back with an arm blocking her face, Jonny is taking the photo and just in case you're not sure I'm the one who's only a wee bit taller than the children, stood in front of Philip...