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Distribution of relief goods and well drilling
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Alexandra
In order to make preparations for the work of the team during this years November trip to India, Alexandra is flying one and a half weeks ahead of them.
In order to make preparations for the work of the team during this years...
Meanwhile at home shortly before the departure of Caye, Thomas, Jürgen and Frank - all caps packed.
Meanwhile at home shortly before the departure of Caye, Thomas, Jürgen and...
Two street children are happy about their new shoes. Before the team arrived Alexandra could already distribute many caps and buy shoes for some streetchildren during the prparations.
Two street children are happy about their new shoes. Before the team...
Nov. 29th, 2014 in Delhi. An old Lady living on collecting garbage. She is getting a warm blanket too.
Nov. 29th, 2014 in Delhi. An old Lady living on collecting garbage. She is...
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It is still warm during the day as the sun is shining. Starting with mid-December days and nights will be getting unpleasantly cold due to the typical smog. Especially without heating, warm clothing and shoes.
It is still warm during the day as the sun is shining. Starting with mid-...
Besides the preparations like delivery of blankets, booking of mini-bus and truck, buying train tickets for the group, etc. Alexandra is working in quarters of the poor North of Delhi. Fruit, blankets and caps are being distributed.
Besides the preparations like delivery of blankets, booking of mini-bus...
Alexandra distributing bananas.
Alexandra distributing bananas.
They are waiting in long rows until it is their turn....
They are waiting in long rows until it is their turn....
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Fruit is very expensive compared to rice and cannot hardly be afforded by the people living under these conditions here.
Fruit is very expensive compared to rice and cannot hardly be afforded by...
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Nov. 17th, 2014 we all arrived well in Delhi. Before continuing to Uttarakandh there are some Chores to be done during the forenoon. In the afternoon we drive to the usual place for the soup kitchen.
Nov. 17th, 2014 we all arrived well in Delhi. Before continuing to...
A lot of joy due to the warm meal, a mango juice, and the warm caps.
A lot of joy due to the warm meal, a mango juice, and the warm caps.
Thomas and Caye "in action".
Thomas and Caye "in action".
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Jürgen is our camera man during this trip ;-)
Jürgen is our camera man during this trip ;-)
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As soon as the sun is Setting in the afternoon it is rapidly getting cool. After mid-December very cold in the night.
As soon as the sun is Setting in the afternoon it is rapidly getting cool...
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The kitchen. With incredible Speed the chapatis are being prepared and "fly" on to the plates. Much fun to look at.
The kitchen. With incredible Speed the chapatis are being prepared and...
Many happy faces of children ;-)
Many happy faces of children ;-)
Some families are living under two bridge heads. They tell that they are living on occasional jobs. Plus in the morning they are buying flowers on the wholesale market to sell them during the day in the streets.
Some families are living under two bridge heads. They tell that they are...
Who will get this blanket? Today, Gita, the daughter of Venu is with us. She is translating, organizing and helping with all. Many thanks!
Who will get this blanket? Today, Gita, the daughter of Venu is with us....
The old man is incredibly happy about the blanket. Every Family is getting a big one.
The old man is incredibly happy about the blanket. Every Family is getting...
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Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 2014 - Arrival in Guptakashi - nex morning - view from our lodging to the surrounding mountains
Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 2014 - Arrival in Guptakashi - nex morning - view...
Nov. 19th, 2014 - breakfast on the roof of our lodging in Guptakashi the first morning after our arrival.
Nov. 19th, 2014 - breakfast on the roof of our lodging in Guptakashi the...
On the road to the first village where caps and blankets will be distributed.
On the road to the first village where caps and blankets will be...
The truck with the blankets - already embellished with a sticker :-)
The truck with the blankets - already embellished with a sticker :-)
Unloading the blankets in Guptakashi - Thomas and Frank in Action.
Unloading the blankets in Guptakashi - Thomas and Frank in Action.
The assistant Driver of the cap truck opens the tarpaulin.
The assistant Driver of the cap truck opens the tarpaulin.
Unloading of the cap bags.
Unloading of the cap bags.
40 bags with 30 blankets each have to be un- and reloaded.
40 bags with 30 blankets each have to be un- and reloaded.
15 bags are loaded upon a small pickup for the Distribution.
15 bags are loaded upon a small pickup for the Distribution.
Vews on the road to the villages.
Vews on the road to the villages.
Driving on this road is partially challenging - always very near the abyss.
Driving on this road is partially challenging - always very near the abyss.
Arrival at the first place for distribution at Nov. 19th, 2014.
Arrival at the first place for distribution at Nov. 19th, 2014.
Die Menschen sind unglaublich dankbar
Caye handing out one cap.
Caye handing out one cap.
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Mr. Nagi is calling out name after name from the prepared list. Everyone is getting a warm blanket and one of the self knitted caps brought from Germany.
Mr. Nagi is calling out name after name from the prepared list. Everyone...
Jürgen is filming the distribution from the top of the pickup.
Jürgen is filming the distribution from the top of the pickup.
Group picture
Group picture
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On the way to the second village we meet these two ladies.
On the way to the second village we meet these two ladies.
In the early evening we start the distribution in the second village.
In the early evening we start the distribution in the second village.
Many thanks to all who again have been knitting so dilligently during the last year!
Many thanks to all who again have been knitting so dilligently during the...
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View to the valley from the second place of distribution. Near the villages the slopes mostly are terraced. There the residents are growing vegetables and fruit.
View to the valley from the second place of distribution. Near the...
The joy of the people is overwhelming.
The joy of the people is overwhelming.
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Incredible - how much joy can be kindled here by a blanket and a cap.
Incredible - how much joy can be kindled here by a blanket and a cap.
The old lady would like to be photographed with Jürgen.
The old lady would like to be photographed with Jürgen.
The man is giving his ticket for the blanket and the cap to Frank.
The man is giving his ticket for the blanket and the cap to Frank.
This small child does not understand yet what is happening here.
This small child does not understand yet what is happening here.
Bag after bag with blankets is being opened and distributed.
Bag after bag with blankets is being opened and distributed.
View of the distribution of the tickets.
View of the distribution of the tickets.
Also the school children are being "provided" with caps.
Also the school children are being "provided" with caps.
In these pants there is still space for the little ones to grow into.
In these pants there is still space for the little ones to grow into.
Everywhere small colourful "crowds of caps".
Everywhere small colourful "crowds of caps".
Mr. Nagi and Manju are sitting in the car and checking the list before the handout of the tickets.
Mr. Nagi and Manju are sitting in the car and checking the list before the...
On the way to breakfast in the home village of Mr. Nagi.
On the way to breakfast in the home village of Mr. Nagi.
Caye is eating Indian style on the ground. :-)
Caye is eating Indian style on the ground. :-)
An impression of a street in the village.
An impression of a street in the village.
An old man is crushing rocks. Signs of this work are to be seen on the skin of his hands.
An old man is crushing rocks. Signs of this work are to be seen on the...
Greeting and preparational talk in the fourth village high up in the mountains. The village magistrate is discussing with Venu. The names will then be announced through a megaphone.
Greeting and preparational talk in the fourth village high up in the...
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View from a neighbouring roof to the scene below.
View from a neighbouring roof to the scene below.
Thomas giving a blanket to a village lady.
Thomas giving a blanket to a village lady.
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Old people who are especially in need of the blankets sometimes shed tears of gratitude.
Old people who are especially in need of the blankets sometimes shed tears...
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Some people watching the scene from a roof while in the background the surrounding landscape can be seen.
Some people watching the scene from a roof while in the background the...
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Nov. 21st, 2014 - Venu with mule on the way to distribution of blankets and caps.
Nov. 21st, 2014 - Venu with mule on the way to distribution of blankets...
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Nov. 21st, 2014 - Arrival at the first place for Distribution near Kedarnath.
Nov. 21st, 2014 - Arrival at the first place for Distribution near...
Here also the villagers are sitting on the ground and the neighbouring roofs.
Here also the villagers are sitting on the ground and the neighbouring...
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A Little child is blissfully sleeping on a flat roof packed in blankets.
A Little child is blissfully sleeping on a flat roof packed in blankets.
In the next village...
In the next village...
An old man spinning in a hut.
An old man spinning in a hut.
Our driver is helping dilligently all the time. Here he is opening a new pack of blankets.
Our driver is helping dilligently all the time. Here he is opening a new...
Distribution of caps in a small school after dinner at Manjus.
Distribution of caps in a small school after dinner at Manjus.
Jürgen is putting a beautiful cap on the head of a small boy.
Jürgen is putting a beautiful cap on the head of a small boy.
View of the classroom. The children are sitting on the floor, writing utensils on their legs.
View of the classroom. The children are sitting on the floor, writing...
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The joy in the eyes of the children cannot be ignored.
The joy in the eyes of the children cannot be ignored.
In the evening at our lodging we try new methods for the heating of the room and for warming our feet.
In the evening at our lodging we try new methods for the heating of the...
Nov. 23rd, 2014 - Back in Delhi. Distribution of caps and some blankets in front of the hotel.
Nov. 23rd, 2014 - Back in Delhi. Distribution of caps and some blankets in...
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The little boy is puzzledly looking at Jürgen;-)
The little boy is puzzledly looking at Jürgen;-)
Nov. 25th, 2014 - Kamareddy - discussion with the well drilling company.
Nov. 25th, 2014 - Kamareddy - discussion with the well drilling company.
Frank is signing the order.
Frank is signing the order.
A cottonfield in the leper colony near Kamareddy.
A cottonfield in the leper colony near Kamareddy.
The village Magistrate explains the difficulties they face with farming. They only have five wells and with them only part of the fields can be irrigated. If the inhabitants will have more water, more fields can be used for farming.
The village Magistrate explains the difficulties they face with farming....
Another well shall be drilled. The young men, children of leper parents like this man, will then be able to do the agriculture and do not need any more to work as hired men on foreign fields.
Another well shall be drilled. The young men, children of leper parents...
After our first visit to the colony. Return trip to Hyderabad in the twilight. Typical Indian style loading of a tractor.
After our first visit to the colony. Return trip to Hyderabad in the...
We are passing by a full row of bullock carts. These conditions do only allow very slow driving.
We are passing by a full row of bullock carts. These conditions do only...
Nov. 26, 2014 - First trial well drilling. Some tubes for the later protection of the well pit are being brought to the field.
Nov. 26, 2014 - First trial well drilling. Some tubes for the later...
The well drilling company is arriving - now they can start.
The well drilling company is arriving - now they can start.
Unloading of the fittings from the truck. They also bring along a gas-cooker.
Unloading of the fittings from the truck. They also bring along a gas-...
The place of the Drilling is being installed. They can start soon.
The place of the Drilling is being installed. They can start soon.
Before starting a ceremony called poodscha is done. Thomas is regarding the broken coconut which is part of the ritual.
Before starting a ceremony called poodscha is done. Thomas is regarding...
The soil is very dry and therefore the start of the drilling is a dusty affair.
The soil is very dry and therefore the start of the drilling is a dusty...
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The worker in action - protected by a shawl on his mouth.
The worker in action - protected by a shawl on his mouth.
The extensions for the drilling head are ready on the truck.
The extensions for the drilling head are ready on the truck.
Meanwhile part of the Team of the Drilling Company are preparing the meal. In sum nine workers are busy with the Drilling....
Meanwhile part of the Team of the Drilling Company are preparing the meal...
An extension is put in place.
An extension is put in place.
The driving of the driller at the Drilling shaft.
The driving of the driller at the Drilling shaft.
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Lunch in the colony.
Lunch in the colony.
Thomas.
Thomas.
Meena. Sie betreut den Brunnenbau vor Ort bis zur endgültigen Fertigstellung.
Der Geologe erklärt die Funktionsweise des Gerätes mit dem er die Messungen vornimmt.
Warten auf Wasser - Venu und Thomas.
Das Team des Geologen bei der Arbeit. Tagsüber brennt die Sonne hier im Süden. Die Vegetation ist ausgedorrt wenn nicht bewässert wird. Ein Bild das an Südfrankreich im Hochsommer erinnert. Nachts wird es sehr kühl, nur 8°C zur Zeit.
Caye. Jeder nutzt die Gelegenheit etwas Schlaf nachzuholen.
Der zweite Messpunkt - keine gute Stelle ist das Ergebnis.
Zubereitung des Mittagessens in der Kolonie für die Besucher. Alexandra hatte am Abend vorher Geld für den Einkauf gegeben...
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Auch Meena hilft mit und bereitet die Rotis vor.
Inzwischen ist die richtige Stelle für die Bohrung von dem Geologen identifiziert worden. Es kann losgehen, die Vorbereitungen beginnen.
Eine der Dorfbewohnerinnen die mit zu der Stelle wo gebohrt wird gekommen ist.
Wasser gefunden - diesmal ist die Bohrung erfolgreich. Inzwischen dämmert es schon wieder.
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Neben dem Bohrloch wird das Abendessen gekocht...
Diesel wird umgetankt.
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Technische Panne des Bohrgerätes - warten in der Dunkelheit
Ein Traktor von den Nachbarfeldern kommt vorbei...
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Endlich - Wasser marsch! Die Bohrung ist erfolgreich.
Ein erfolgreicher Abschluss dieses Aufenthaltes. Ab morgen beginnt die Rückreise, zuerst nach Delhi und dan weiter nach
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