Okay, I have just spent an hour trying to load picture up on this thing and no luck. After a very rocky flight we arrived in the state of Orissa yesterday. Again, the day was jam packed with activity. We saw some wonderful traditional dancers. They were children and the show was fantastic.Today was a very busy day. We started early with a panel discussion about education in India. Then we went to several sites-a non-government, non-profit organization that focuses on Primary education, sustainable livelihood, disaster management, child rights etc. They are doing good work www.cvsd.org. We visited a school and they also rolled out the red carpet for us greeting us with music fanfare and they usually place bind his on our foreheads. I am finding many similarities between our two educational systems. We also visited several temples as Bubaneswar is known as the city of temple. Particularly interesting was Khandagiri-an ancient Jain monastery which is carved into cave like chambers that are filled with beautiful carvings.We finally ran into some rain today, First day which is surprising since it is monsoon season.It is 9:11 here and I have not had dinner yet and realizing how starving I am so I think that I will end this now and try for the pictures tomorrow.We will have more school and temple visits tomorrow.
Love,
M.
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Hi Mary,
Thanks for sharing your adventures! I check for a post from you every day. I've been reading them to Mom. We are so impressed with what you are doing and experiencing. It all sounds so amazing. It seems like they really keep you busy. Looking forward to the next post!
Love,
Clare
Too bad about the pictures, but the internet can be very dicey.
I'm so glad you are getting so much out of your travels. I wish I could say something thought-provoking and insightful, but all I can think is I'm so happy you are having this experience.
Hugs!! :o)
Mary, so glad to hear that you got rain. I wish I could say the same for us. It is very dry here even though we had a'small' storm last night. I believe they got rain in other Hampton Roads locations. Don't worry about the pictures. I know we will get to see them when you get back. Sounds like they are treating you like royalty! What about Yoga? Are you seeing the children practice in the schools? Just caught a clip on the internet about a man whose glasses were taken by a monkey in Varansi--I wouldn't have thought anything about it, except I knew you were just there. I guess monkeys are everywhere! Surely, you are feeling a holiness in visiting these ancient, sacred places. My goldfinches have discovered the sunflower on the deck! You can see where I am this summer!! Grace and Peace to you, Cathy
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