First Week

I finally have my blog set up!
Arriving in India was like nothing else I've ever experienced. Alison and I were met by Tim and Mr. Sampson (The secretary for the girls school) at the airport. We got in a van right away and travelled the crazy streets of Calcutta. It seemed that there were no rules on the road, just get to your dstination however you can. We arrived at the YMCA and were greeted by Mr. Sircar. Everyone has been so friendly to us and they have been making sure we are comfortable.
The next day we travelled to Renaghat where the air is a lot more fresh than Calcutta and there is lots of green. We were greeted by the girls and given leis! The girls are so wonderful! Alison and I have bee working hard at memorizing their names, we still have to get a few more!
Our day typical day: Breakfast at 8am egg, thick toast, and the most delicious tea! Then we read the newspaper and say good-bye to the girls as they leave for school. Then we have teh afternoon to use the internet or go to the market, or relax. We have lunch at noon, rice with some vetables in it, and omlette, thick french fries, dhal, and we usually try a little of the Indian spicey vegatable dish the girls are eating. We play games and sing songs with the girls at 4. Tiffen (tea time) is at 5:30, then the girls pray. After prayer we help them stuf from 6- 7:30. We eat dinner which is usually the same as lunch (the cooking is great!) Then sometimes we watch TV with the girls, and we are in bed by 9:30. On holidays we usually spend the afternoon playing with the girls also. I love dancning with them! Their music is so fun and they teach us their moves! We have recently travelled to Calcutta to sit in on a swim team meeting, and also speak to the swimmers. I am enjoying my time here, it is so different, there is so much to see and learn.