TESTIMONIALS
| “Seeing
elephants in the wild was a breathtaking and awe-inspiring experience. Helping
to conserve these magnificent creatures, but also helping research human-elephant
conflict was so worthwhile. I loved my time there, send me back now please!”
| | - Jane Hemmingway – Volunteer |
"Hi,
I went to Sri Lanka for 4 weeks in May 2006. It was amazing, i have tons of photo's
- hundreds!! Would love to do something like that again!! it was very scary at
first, because i simply didn't know what to expect. the other volunteers i met
out there were great, Rachel and Emma - we're all still in touch!!
Sri
Lanka is such a beautiful green country. the cities are amazing - you must go
to Kandy and Colombo, we even had a night out in colombo - a bizarre experience
but one of the best night's i've ever had! you MUST climb Sri Pada (Adams Peak)
its not as hard as you think!! it is 5000 steps up and then back down, but its
such an amazing reward when you get to the top you see THE most beautiful sunrise!!
and if i can climb it i'm sure you can too!! we also went white water rafting
- which was fab if you get the chance to do it then do!!
The hut was really
good, even though its very basic. you do have a toilet and shower tho - so good
news there! if you can sleep anywer on anything then you'll be fine too, i was.
however if you cant sleep very well on thin matresses then you might need extra
padding - so maybe use your sleeping bag for extra comfort!
I went on the
Elephant and Leopard Research programme, which is so physically challenging, i
did 10 days straight of hiking and climbing and cycling, i was so suprised i did
even one mile never mind about 8 or whatever it was a day! there and back. you'll
be so proud of yourself for achieving what you do out there. i then took a slight
break and did the data inputting for a few days as i was physically shattered
and very sore!
I then did the teaching, which was FANTASTIC!! and a huge
must for all! its so enjoyable! remember to take your water, and if you take your
camera all the children will want you to do is take photo's! just a warning there
for you! the children are amazing out there, make sure you have plenty of new
games in mind for them to play they always love to know something new!
Seeing
the wild elephants in their natural habitat was fantastic too - sooo amazing its
undescribeable - just go and see for yourself!
if your going to Sri Lanka
you'll love it, and the markets are a fantastic way to get yourself little presents!" | | -
Helan Trisorio |
| If
you have a testimonial you would like to share with other volunteers, submit
your testimonial to us, we would love to hear from you! |
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