Week 3

Well, we are approaching the end of week 3 in India. I am learning to make do with what is available here. Today I had my first sandwich since arriving (grilled cheese); I just couldn't eat another bowl of rice (I had 2 for breakfast!) I have learned a few tricks along the way, like wiping our kitchen counters with salt water to keep the ants away. My bargaining skills are also improving. I can usually talk a rickshaw driver down 10-20 rupees and get him to admit that he has change when at first he says he does not.

I have been attending an Overseas Women's group which meets weekly at an opulent hotel downtown (see photo). This week there was a guest speaker that talked about Indian festivals and celebrations. I have met some very nice people. There is a school not too far from our apartments that welcomes volunteers so I plan to pursue that next week.

The kids continue to enjoy school. Thomas has been a very good sport about his after school play practices. We are looking forward to the February 2nd performance!






We were planning a trip to Mysore this weekend but Mark's class has a Saturday morning fieldtrip (look for a blog on this soon)so we will go next weekend instead. The kids have been playing a lot of cricket.








I'm including a few other pictures that give you a flavor for things here: reroofing of the apartment next door and school children on a fieldtrip.