Monsoon like rains started in the middle of the night accompanied by electrical challenges. By early morning the electrician had made repairs and the sun peaked through the clouds. We arrived at breakfast to discover that a "rain day" had been called. Too muddy for school! Stephen rearranged the schedule (in good team leader form) and we headed back to SEAM to entertain the boys. Our arrival resulted in immediate excitement and hugs and thus ensued a morning of games and books and Spider-Man stickers. Phil learned a new board game:carom. The kids beat him every game.
Lunch was followed by a walk into "town" in search of pillows, shoes and a coffee pot. Town is a major tangle of crowded dirty roads with horns blaring, cows wandering and dogs hiding from the heat under cars. Merchandise is piled high in crowded stores with staff eager to help. After a very hot walk and expedition , successful in our purchases we enjoyed yet another afternoon siesta before heading back for dinner and another hour
with the boys at SEAM. They were happy to see us and my two lads easily beat me at a game of match.
We are eager to welcome Jane and Marty when they arrive late tonight. It is hard to explain what it is like here: crowded, noisy streets with oases of beauty and calm. The heat and humidity intensify everything. Slowly we are settling into the rhythm here.
To our school assignments tomorrow.
With love from Chennai
Barbara
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