Hi all, this is just to share a few more photos, and also mention that I added a few to the last entry - although for some reason, they're not all showing up when I click 'View Full Entry.' But if you click on the photos in the blog homepage, you'll see them. (Me and my new nose bling included!)
Also, just to clarify - after my classes end this week, my group is taking a week-long tour of a few sites in South India. Then, we return to Madurai for our month-long Independent Study Project, where we all choose a topic, do a lot of research and field work, and then write a paper on it. Then I will travel on my own. So for those who thought I was coming home soon, I'm not getting back to the states until Dec. 28!
Inside a TempleThey're cute, but monkeys are really annoying... They really like to jump on you, grab what you're holding, and then run up a tree. We've lost a couple lunches that way!
Family PortraitBabloo, Appaa, and Preethi, before we went out to eat in honor of his birthday.
Portrait 2I don't know if you can tell, but I'm pretty wet in this picture. It's pouring outside, and I just had to dash down from my bedroom on the roof!
Chitra! Chitra is our wonderful cook and maid. She's been with the family for almost six years, I think, and she came out to eat with us. I've tried to take pictures of her before, but it wasn't until tonight
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