St Heliers Pakpingjai trip 2010

Hello!

Firstly allow me to introduce the group. There are 21 of us travelling to Pakpingjai in 2010. Our task is to do anything that assists the project as a whole and also specialise in certain areas. We also aim to enjoy the experience!

A little about my background and specific tasks... My name is Peter Chatteris, and I was baptised into St Heliers Church in 1959. After 19 years in Australia I returned to NZ and the church in 2002 and live with my partner Sharyn and 2 of her 3 children. I am a musician and music educator. I also sing, songwrite, play drums, guitar, produce, and a few other bits and pieces.

It is a special privilige for me to go on this trip and travel with such an amazing group. My role in the trip concentrates on music however as official photographer and blogger, I am also charged with the task of keeping you all up to date with what is happening. Over the time away I am hoping several of our group will contribute to the blog, and tell you all about themselves and their stories. A trip like this will change people. We are indeed fortunate in having the opportunity to live in an affluent society. The trip will be an eye opener and show us perspective in the way we live. It will also teach compassion for people that whilst having very little, strive to better themselves. We do indeed live in paradise and the tragedy is that some of us don't know it.

If you are new to blogging... no matter! Its merely a modern way to keep people up to date with a person's life... or in this case a group. As the world shrinks it has become possible to let anyone interested know what is happening in their life. Some photos and movies will be posted here however I will also create a space where photos may be viewed in a higher reolution and in greater depth. Comments may also be left for each post so e would love to hear from you or answer any questions.

Thats about it for now... only 6 days to go... I'm excited! ...