After a good sleep, most people woke up refreshed but nervous about the teaching that was to come! Stepping out into the heat of Dehradun was a shock to most people after the pleasant temperature of Mussoorie, also the sun was out for many to attempt to work on their tan! An early breakfast meant we were on our way to SNEHA at quarter to 9 in the hustle and bustle of the city. Arriving at the school everyone was impressed at how big and grand it was and how many children there were – though this made us even more anxious about the big classes! However we quickly got stuck in – lesson plans at the ready, tackling the subject of smell, by lunchtime everyone had experienced two classes and were feeling more comfortable with the contrast to Kaplani, also surprised by the good levels of English. We then met Dr Reeta who explained all about how the school came about and work she does – we all found her story fascinating and inspirational. Refueled by some coke and biscuits provided by Dr Reeta, we set off to our last classes. Exhausted we returned to the hotel for a reviving lunch of McDonalds and Baskin Robbins ice cream, recharging the batteries with a siesta in the afternoon, to be followed by a great Chinese meal in the evening.

Holly, Elizabeth and Lucy.