Hi everyone! It is 6.30 AM on Sunday June 19th, here in Trichy, India. I arrived two days ago, and have just been resting and getting to know everyone here at the colony. Everyone is so nice and welcoming! It was a bit intimidating at first since I was exhausted from my flights and a little bit overwhelmed from being in an unfamiliar place all by myself. However, it has gotten a little bit better. Angela (my fellow Fellow here in India) arrived yesterday, and we've just been settling into our little home they have provided for us here at the colony. We've also been getting to know a lot of the children that reside here. While the language barrier has been a bit difficult, as everyone speaks Tamil and neither myself nor Angela do, there are a couple people who speak English and help translate. Additionally, I think I've accumulated about 15-20 mosquito bites already! It seems no matter how often I spray myself with repellent, more bites keep appearing. I've always been a little prone to them, so I will just have to adapt and get used to them. My hydrocortisone will become my best friend!
We took a tour of the entire village yesterday. While we haven't formally met the women that work with Nest, we did walk by some women making the jewelry and handicrafts. It may have only been a glimpse, but it was interesting to see how the necklaces are made. I look forward to sitting with them more and seeing the process for a longer period of time.
The internet has been a bit tough to work with. It goes in and out, and sometimes the connection is very slow. It seems to be working best in the mornings, however. Hopefully we can get the hang of it more so blogging and keeping everyone up to date becomes easier!
I will check back in a couple days, hopefully with some great stories and some photos!
We took a tour of the entire village yesterday. While we haven't formally met the women that work with Nest, we did walk by some women making the jewelry and handicrafts. It may have only been a glimpse, but it was interesting to see how the necklaces are made. I look forward to sitting with them more and seeing the process for a longer period of time.
The internet has been a bit tough to work with. It goes in and out, and sometimes the connection is very slow. It seems to be working best in the mornings, however. Hopefully we can get the hang of it more so blogging and keeping everyone up to date becomes easier!
I will check back in a couple days, hopefully with some great stories and some photos!
I can't wait to read your stories!! I hope you brought some Off! Spray with you. Well, if you were allowed. :)
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