Sonu's thoughts on meeting us

An overnight stay in Mannarkadd ended up turning into a five day stay. Friendship presented itself beautifully in our path and we enjoyed every moment of it. We will forever remember our adventures with Sonu, Shahul, and Muhsin-- meeting their families, walking along the river, skipping stones, motorcycling up into the Silent Valley Jungle... On the last day of our visit, Sonu noticed my journal/notebook. He asked if he could write in it. "Of course! I would love to have you write from your perspective about meeting us!"

From Sonu--

24-June-2009
Wednesday
It was a good night for Muhsin, Shahul and I. We were coming to Silent Valley Hotel to eat broast(roasted chicken). That's the only hotel where broast is available. But when I entered the hotel, suddenly my eyes struck on Steve and Teresa. I felt little bit shy to speak because of thinking how to introduce myself to them, whether you feel any kind of disturbance to you.

"I would like to meet people who from different country and different culture."
This sentence was the very beginning of our brotherly relationship. When I started speaking to you, I could feel that you are very friendly and loving. Almost three hours we spent with you.

25-June-2009
Thursday
The previous day I invited them to M Three Spoken English class. I felt glad to invite you. For Maria Louis and for all the students we gave a surprise.

28-June-2009
Sunday
Time: 8:19 p.m.
Shahul is complaining me to stop writing due to the lack of time. I really really felt so happy to take you both with me. I feel that you are my elder brother and sister. We love you both so much. We love you so much. We feel really heart sending pain in my heart. I hope see you at Munnar on this coming Friday or Saturday. We feel that we have spent years with you even though we spent five days. Love you so much! Sonu