SP SRI LANKA OCIP DAY 8

We had breakfast at the hotel as usual and left for CSLEC at 7.45am.

After reaching CSLEC, we did some work on the arrangement of the computers at the second level. Shortly after, Nuwan, a staff from CSLEC invited us to his house to meet his family and to look at his Padi. It was kind of Nuwan's mother to offer us freshly made lime juice before we left for the padi.

Nuwan's family!

There were some pets that Nuwan kept at his house such as kittens, cats and dogs. They were so cute!

Micah with the cute kitten!

At the padi field, the sun was scorching hot and we learnt how to harvest the Padi. We tried to be like the villagers; cutting the rice plant and carrying the harvested plant on our heads. Even though it was a tedious and tiring job, everyone put up a big smile throughout the whole process. Not even the villagers there showed tiredness on their faces when they were harvesting the rice. We also learnt that both men and women had equal share of work to do at the village. All our life, we have taken rice for granted without knowing thatr the process of harvesting rice requires hardwork. After this trip, we have learnt not to waste food so as not to waste the efforts of the rice harvesters.

Kenny cutting the rice plant.

Vidya carrying the harvest.

After that, Nuwan invited us for lunch at his auntie's house. His family was very hospitable and they even made us Roti and curry for lunch. There is also a well at the back of his house which we washed our hands and faces with it. We were excited as washing using a well is not a norm for us.

The team having lunch at Nuwan's house.

Nuwan at the well behind his house.

We have learnt that "smile is the best medicine". No matter how hard is the work, a smile will give you the courage and a sense of satisfaction to complete the task.

The computer tables being arranged with the help of the staff at CSLEC.

We then returned to CSLEC to rearrange the tables on the computer lab at the second floor and settle some CPU issues and then headed back to the hotel to have our dinner.

Reflection by Firdaus and Cornelia.