Hey everyone!
I apologize for not giving you a sooner update. Wi-fi is hard to come by and we’ve been running full speed here in India, but I’m enjoying every minute! The "May-term" part of the trip is officially over and in just about a half hour I'm on a plane to Orissa, India where I will be volunteering with a great organization called Unite For Sight for the next week!
The weather at the beginning of the trip was hot as expected (~47C), but as soon as we headed south, we experienced a positive effect of the small cyclone (that ran through a different part of India)- cooler temperatures, making our long days that much more enjoyable.
As one might expect, India has a lot going on- even at 4am I’ve seen twenty people standing outside of a shop sipping chai. India is chaotic, but in a weird sort of peaceful way. It's a country full of contrasts and extremes and that's what makes it India!
The people are friendly, hospitable, and generous. I've enjoyed my month here and am looking forward to the next week where several passions of mine will come together: India, photography, helping and working with other people. I've been preparing to volunteer with Unite For Sight and Kalinga Eye Hospital for the past few months now and it's hard to believe that the time has finally come! Thank you all again for all of your support, prayers, and thoughts. I will try and give you an update a few times this week if there is working Internet available!
Kallie
