Thought For The Day:
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" ~ Gandhi
Day one of Team 59 to India and how could I not start us off by quoting Gandhi? All four of us volunteers have arrived via different routes (some more efficient than others) and places in the world and have come together to work and experience India in this community of Porur.
The day begin with some of us attending a Catholic service with Stephen and Sheeba, very interesting to see in Tamil! We met make at the guesthouse for a breakfast of ramen. It is evident already that Rani, the cook, will spoil us with delicious meals.
After breakfast Stephen led us through the orientations process. We talk about the work projects, schedules and free time activities. We all share our individual goals coming on this service program which Stephen helps us turn into team goals. We brainstorm the characteristics of an effective team and all pleged to abide by them.
After orientation another fine meal of curried rice and yogurt. The afternoon was free as the rains prevented us from touring Chennai. Some walked around our new neighborhood, others visited the internet shop and one of us slept off the jet lag - - again! Dinner at a hote, Stephen expertly ordered for us all. The real adventure was crossing the main road! And now, the day comes to an end with the sound of fireworks in anticipation for the upcoming Divali holiday and the smell of sweet Jasmine flowers.
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