The boys first match in Malacca was against diffcult opposition who won the game 4-1, but the effort from the boys was tremednous. The score could have been closer had we not missed two open goals. The girls faired better winning 2-1 in another thrilling match. The result should have been 3-1 when a ball hit outside the D hit the gk and went in. Under the new rules it should have been a own goal!! Rachel Johnson remonstrated with the umpires till he reached for h...

A great day in lovely weather, though we did have to wait over two hours for us all to get lunch. The turtle hatchery was very interesting. The visit to the orphanage was very moving and though we are here to play hockey most felt that this was the best day. Both teams wanted to organise some charity events next term to help the orphange. For me most the telling thing I heard was when one of the girls had hoped we had brought some food and fortunately the hotel ...

Dear all sorry about the delay in publishing, but the wifi connection at our new hotel was very poor. We played our last two games in Sri Lanka. The girls played the first game against the Central Province side. It was thrilling affair played in monsoon condtions. Over here they do not wimp out just because of a few puddles. Only the centre of the ptich was really playable, on the wings the ball got stuck in puddles!! Phoebe saved a penalty stroke in the first fi...

The monkies in Sri Lanka are called "Macca" Henry

Relaxing before we the next matches. Some have gone to Kandy town, but others feel swimming would be a better option. Henry