We all had some fun at our Xmas/NY staff function.  We were missing a few key members due to construction duties at their homes but it was a good turn out and a great day.  The Holi Boli staff got together with our Play n Learn (Early Childhood Education Centre) staff and had a picnic at the beautiful picnic grounds and park near Hirakud dam (about 20 mins away from Sambalpur).  Christmas prezzies were handed out (Indian dresses) and lots of laughs were had.  It is always quite a liberating feeling having all the ladies together and going on a trip without our husbands and fathers.  Only male present was our friend and director Ashok.