Namaste to HMI

Little did we imagine, when we first roused ourselves from our bizarre malaria-medication dreams this morning, that we were embarking on a never-ending chain of events that filled every minute of our day from 8am to 8pm. We began this morning with yet another surprisingly spicy breakfast, then filed into HMI's gorgeous outdoor prayer hall for morning sharing and devotion time with other HMI guests.

Next was orientation, led by our lovely coordinator Sribala, for our 2.5 weeks here in Hyderabad, then bussed out to visit HMI's Community Development Center. Here we learned about the programs for young children, at Aman Shanti Primary School, and for older girls and women, at the Community Center. It was amazing to see the talents and products of these women, from their hand embroidery to their sewing patterns to their henna skills, which we can all attest to firsthand (pun intended!)!

After a very late lunch, we were out again, but this time on a pleasure cruise--SHOPPING! I would call this trip a definite success. With the guys in their new suits, and the girls in their new tunics, we were undeniably the best-dressed Americans at dinner, although I think that we can all agree that Professor Ripley and Amy stole the show here... We've been here only a short time so far, but we're quickly falling in love with the little taste of India that we've gotten!

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