Today has been quieter. But there has been a succession of people visiting. Some come for their regular contribution towards long term medicines, some for one-off help with medical costs, some for both. Sheeja's husband came for her monthly help…

Things are starting to wind down a bit as the end of the visit approaches, but there are still a lot of things going on. First port of call was to inspect a plot of land which is for sale…

Today was Republic day, a public holiday to celebrate the establishment of democracy in India. So no Happy Valley with its happy children. We've been seeing some people that you are helping with regular contributions to the cost of medicine, and…

Today we have been tying up various loose ends before Nik and Maria, our film making friends, went back to the UK. Edmund is staying on for another few days. We were delighted to have a visit from Sharm, who…

That was a long day. We left the hotel at 8am and didn't get back to our lodgings until 9pm. But it was worth it. A visit to Asha Kiran always is. We were able to see physiotherapy in action…

Today we headed west into Tamil Nadu to see the work of Asha Kiran Ashram, our first special needs school. It's a lovely drive, full of spectacular scenery and things of interest such as the monkeys at Thenmala.

Sunday may be a day of rest, but not in India where it is business as usual.  We started by visiting some people who we support regularly - it is amazing what just £5 or £10 a month will do…

Our first port of call was one of Philip's neighbours, Sindhu. Sindhu has been disabled since contracting polio in her infancy. Her husband is poorly paid and is an alcoholic so he contributes little to the family. A year ago HHI…

Another busy day, this time with Pastor Wilson by the Neyyar Dam. It's one of my favourite spots - all very scenic. We have seen some leaf painting in action and tailoring and friendship bracelet making training. We followed that…

We arrived safely and have hit the ground running. Much of the day has been spent at Happy Valley, meeting the new children and renewing our acquaintance with the old ones. Then it was off to meet the mother of…