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Papua New Guinea - June/July 09

Knox Grammar School Milne Bay Trip 30 June-9 July

Updates:

Thursday 9 July, 12.53pm: PNG tourists have arrived safely in Brisbane (11.45am) and are on their way to Sydney.

Both updates (5 and 8 July) received to post 8 July, 3.35pm:
Wednesday 8 July: A day with the Uniting Church in Port Moresby. Visiting a village, the University, a sitting of parliament, the war memorial cemetery. All well, fly home tomorrow.

Sunday 5 July: Pig purchased and gifts ready for village feast tonight. Boys playing local soccer and volleyball now after climbing up mountains today. All well but tired. Boys will lead the church service tomorrow. A wonderful group of boys.

Friday 3 July am: The boys were impressed with the friendliness and gentleness of the people. They received a tremendous welcome at the village with warrior dancers and leis and singing. The boys were very excited. The whole village turned out today. The boys are assembling desks. It is a hive of activity and the boys are very proud of the work they are doing. The boys are staying at �good stay house� tonight. The boys are absolutely fabulous in their participation and enthusiasm.


Departure 30 June


*2009 Trip to Canberra*

Itinerary

Date	Day	Activity
28/6	Sunday	Sharyn arrives to make final preparations. Accommodation - Masurina. Masurina to provide transport from airport.
29/6	Monday	� Meet with Harry and Elenoa � Visit Lelehudi to prepare for students� arrival and stay � Purchase food and other requirements for Lelehudi � Ensure transport is available � Make arrangements for visit to Youth Group
30/6	Tuesday Transport from Airport provided my Masurina	Knox group arrives Alotau PX 15816.50 (4.50pm) Overnight at Masurina
1/7	Wednesday Masurina to provide transport	Around Alotau � � Orientation � Safety Reminders � Visit war memorials � Visit market � Visit Alotau UC Youth Fellowship � Knox to present an item
2/7	Thursday Masurina to provide bus, truck, emergency vehicle.	AM East Cape � Lunch to be ordered from Masurina PM Lelehudi � settle in, orientation and games
3/7	Friday Emergency Vehicle Provided by Masurina	Lelehudi � All day at Lelehudi Community School � building desks, painting
4/7	Saturday Emergency Vehicle Provided by Masurina	Lelehudi - Harry and Jacob to prepare program � fishing, Owen Stanley walk and other experiences of village life. Afternoon at sports and markets at Lelehudi Community School. Home stays over night.
5/7	Sunday Emergency Vehicle Provided by Masurina	Lelehudi - � Church � Walk to water source
6/7	Monday Masurina to provide transport	Lelehudi - � Pack up � Formal thank you to villagers � 10.00am Lelehudi Community School. Lunch at the school. Knox to pay parents to provide. Return to Alotau Overnight at Masurina
7/7	Tuesday Transport to airport provided by Masurina Transport to Ela Beach provided by Ela Beach	AM Relaxation and debriefing PM Fly to Port Moresby PX 159 16.45 Overnight at Ela Beach
8/7	Wednesday Kali to have hired bus	Meet UCPNG Dignitaries Sight seeing in Port Moresby � � Hanuabada village � Parliament House � Museum � Bomana Cemetery
9/7	Thursday	Fly back to Sydney. QF 350 6.45
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