Lashing wind and rain overnight resulted in muddy roads and flooding(again) and thus the surprise and disappointment of another rain day. We had been looking forward to seeing the kids at PRS school. Instead we headed to SEAM to work with the boys and on the boxes. We received a rowdy greeting and set about with coloring, flash cards and reading. By late morning all had cabin fever so I suggested some gentle exercise(yoga perhaps?). This resulted in a raucous 30 minutes of cartwheels, somersaults and head stands with a bit of break dancing Thrown in. The boys we intent on outdoing themselves and each other.
After lunch some headed into the city to The famous textile, and jewelry stores. This proves to be not only an amazing retail experience but a total cultural immersion. We were (as we have been most of the trip) the only foreigners. We were wowed by the Indians love for gold in its biggest versions as well as splendid color and fabrics. The textile store Was Like Macy's on steroids.
Return to SEAM in the late afternoon revealed that someone had donated 15 boxes of firecrackers for the boys, making it impossible to get them to concentrate on reading and writing. Thus we watched sparklers and worked on the boys boxes.
After dinner included practice donning saris which we hope to model tomorrow for
The kids. The giggles and smiles were proof of how well the women have all bonded on the team.
During the evening conversation Stephen was apologizing for The many rain caused schedule Changes and disappointments. But then he pointed out that actually we are the Lucky Team: bringing rain this time of year is critical for Southern India to Thrive. Without rain now, volunteers would not be able to come in a few months as there would severe water shortages and drought. Changes one's thinking about the minor inconveniences of rain.
From the Lucky Team with love
Barbara
After lunch some headed into the city to The famous textile, and jewelry stores. This proves to be not only an amazing retail experience but a total cultural immersion. We were (as we have been most of the trip) the only foreigners. We were wowed by the Indians love for gold in its biggest versions as well as splendid color and fabrics. The textile store Was Like Macy's on steroids.
Return to SEAM in the late afternoon revealed that someone had donated 15 boxes of firecrackers for the boys, making it impossible to get them to concentrate on reading and writing. Thus we watched sparklers and worked on the boys boxes.
After dinner included practice donning saris which we hope to model tomorrow for
The kids. The giggles and smiles were proof of how well the women have all bonded on the team.
During the evening conversation Stephen was apologizing for The many rain caused schedule Changes and disappointments. But then he pointed out that actually we are the Lucky Team: bringing rain this time of year is critical for Southern India to Thrive. Without rain now, volunteers would not be able to come in a few months as there would severe water shortages and drought. Changes one's thinking about the minor inconveniences of rain.
From the Lucky Team with love
Barbara
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