Great Aussie Rickshaw Ride - 7th September

Today we moved south coming closer to the climax of the Great Aussie
Rickshaw Ride. We also moved closer to the flood waters of northern
Victoria. Our first encounter was at Wangaratta where the Ovens River
was flooding. There was some concern that a levee would break and
cause more widespread inundation and consequent property damage.
However, at the time of writing, the levee had not broken and the
waters are receding. The day was also a beautiful day with not a cloud
in the sky. The morning was cold but the day warmed up to be a very
pleasant day. On the way to Benalla we could see, away in the distance
to the east, the snow capped alps. Our destination during the day was
Benalla Christian School. This small school provided us with a warm
welcome. This was the 29th school that we had visited and was the
smallest. However, we had a great time. Again the climax of riding the
rickshaw was the highlight for the children. It is a privilege to be
able to share with children that ordinary people can make a difference
for the better, that poverty can be alleviated. The combination of the
programme which includes discussion, questions, videos, song in
Bangla, prizes with the riding of the rickshaw makes for an
unforgettable experience for the children. This sure raises the
awareness of the children not only about others far worse off than
themselves but also about how they can be helped.
Tomorrow will see us arriving in Euroa.