A special holiday in london !

By Mariamma, Ilda, Emily, John, Krishna, Sahadeo, Gajanan & Shantaram

It was a dream came true for all of us when we learned that we have an all expense paid holiday in London. It was exciting and we were eagerly looking forward to it. We were all excited the moment we realized that eight of us from Regional Office were travelling together to UK for a holiday. Thanks for making this “Dream come True” through Sightsavers’ Long Service Reward Trip!
For most of us, this being our first International tour, a little nervousness and anxiety was there in our minds. On 11th July 2010, as soon as we landed safely at the Gatwick Airport we could feel the cool breeze passing through and on the way from the Airport to the Hotel Arora, we were mesmerized by the beauty of the location and all our worries and anxieties faded.

Sightsavers Head Quarters at Haywards Heath

Atta boys in office backyard

On 12th July 2010 we were on the way to Sightsavers Office at Haywards Heath and were taken aback at the beautiful scenery, the calmness and its landscape some of us felt wow! The Heaven on Earth! Having reached Sightsavers Office and being introduced to Staff members we were touched by their warm hospitality. Having received the recognition and acknowledgement of Long service award, made all of us feel marvelous and speechless. (thanks to Mark Barrette & Elizabeth for making this happen!).

It was very kind of Alicia to take us for sightseeing to London, the Duck Tour – which was amazing, Trip to London’s West End & Shopping on Oxford Street! The next day we visited ICEH, went again for sightseeing around London Bridge, Tower of London and of course the London Eye! The next two days it was Clare Oliver’s turn, who took us to Brighton, Brighton pier and we enjoyed the famous fish and Chips! We visited the North Lanes, the Royal Pavilion. We enjoyed travelling by the metro rail – which was again a new experience for most of us. In the evening on 15th July we had visited the country park, enjoyed the bowling ball and then the lovely dinner arranged by Jane, Carol and Christie.

Our special thanks to Alicia, Calre, Jane, Carol and Christie.

We all enjoyed the sightseeing, shopping and we were wondering how soon those five days flew away!

Each and every one of us felt this was the most memorable trip down to UK and wish more to follow!!!!!!!