Dear You,

I am speechless as to how many people are feeling me. I did not in the least expect so many youth living in the Diaspora to feel like I do. When I was in London I felt so alone with my feelings, and now I feel like I am creating this connection with so many Tamil youth worldwide who have the same problems, questions and journeys to travel...

As for all the comments, I would like to make a few responses to them.
Firstly, I want you all to know that I am on a journey. I am not a believer in the LTTE. I have come here to explore, and although I have seen a lot that has opened my eyes, and has made me think, I am not one to immediately accept anything. Please do not get me wrong. I respect the views of all, but I have questions, and until I find the answers to them all, I am not willing to label myself in any way...

One thing I can say with full conviction however is that the world has no idea what is going on here in Vanni.. I feel I have so much to learn and am completely amazed at how so much can be hidden from the world.

I am due for an updated journal entry that I am willing to share with you. I promise to put it up within a few days. I will put up photos as well for you to see. I understand the yearning for photos... one of the most divine things of this place is its beauty. It is postcard perfect and yet it is no tourist spot. Almost like 'The Beach' movie where it is a tropical secret waiting to be discovered, only there is a grim side of the looming war that makes it that much more intense and yet exciting...

Anyway, till my next blog, please stay in touch, I do love to keep contact with you so that I feel I am travelling this journey not alone...

With that, I shall say good bye for now

Shivi