Day 2: Woke up around 3am still a bit jetlagged. We had orientation today, discussing Indian traditions, values, expectations for our service. Lunch was at a wonderful restaurant. To me it seemed as if it could be a trendy NY place.
Later we purchased salwar kameez to wear for our working experience. My placement actually got switched due to a swine flu outbreak. My new placement will be working with slum kids ages 3-11. I'm really looking forward to this and hope to draw on my pre-k teaching experience.
The other volunteers are wonderful as well... we are pretty much like-minded and it's nice to have a mini-support system... figuring out everything from making tea in our flat, to how to turn on the shower and get hot water. We're all a bit exhausted from travel, but are staying awake to get a good rest for tomorrow's work. Highlight of the Day: Feng saying, "I don't mean to be rude, but look at the man riding the motorcycle with 2 monkeys on his back!"
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