Calais Day 4

I've now left the warehouse and am sat in Calais port waiting for my coach back to London. I've had an extremely informative couple of days as well as having fun, which is something I wasn't expecting when I set off. Sorting out stuff in the warehouse was enjoyable due to my mindset of liking things organised and neat, and at the same time you chatted with the other volunteers, hearing their stories of why they came and what they've experienced. Most of these volunteers have been at least once before and I would love to become one of the 'repeat' volunteers. In the afternoons seeing the camp and talking to the people was amazing, seeing how enthusiastic they were to learn English and to just have something to do during the long boring days. The distribution was great to see and be part of, giving out things that we take for granted - jumpers, soap, toilet roll. Talking to people in the English classes and just in the queue for distribution I was amazed to see how upbeat they were and I enjoyed learning about their lives, their hobbies (a lot of cricket watchers) and even having them teach me a bit of Arabic (or try to anyway). I started to have fun after the nervous first hour or so and as I enjoyed myself more I saw it rubbing off on then, with the people i talked to smiling and laughing as time went on. It has been such a precious opportunity, I've learnt so much and I'd jump at the chance to experience it again. Now to be soppy, I'd just like to thank Beth and Amy for organising this trip, and I hope that the rest of the week proves even more fruitful for all the other volunteers, it's been great to meet you and spend time with you even for just 3 days ❤️