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Kerala Potpouri and a Farewell to India

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May 17th 2009
Published: May 18th 2009
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We find ourselves in Kerala for the last week of our 3 month stay in India. It was difficult leaving our 2 month volunteer placement at the NGO in Cuttack Orissa. We made some good relationships and experienced Indian culture on a day to day basis in a way that eludes tourists who are just passing through. My head is still filled with the sights, sounds, and voices of Cuttack- cows merging with t... Read Full Entry



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Margaret Lenzi & Stan Shapiro
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We are traveling to India to do a volunteer service project. We will be volunteering for 2 months in Cuttack, Orissa, India at a legal assistance project for the poor. We will be doing some limited traveling before and after the volunteer placement. We hope to learn more about everyday living and Indian culture and society by working with and becoming part of a local community for a few months. We hope to share this with our friends and family.... full info
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Colorful Saris on women walking along backwaterh pathColorful Saris on women walking along backwaterh path
Colorful Saris on women walking along backwaterh path
Long boat hauling rice bundles in backwaterLong boat hauling rice bundles in backwater
Long boat hauling rice bundles in backwater
2 kids washing dishes in backwater channels2 kids washing dishes in backwater channels
2 kids washing dishes in backwater channels
Bridge connecting islands in the backwaterBridge connecting islands in the backwater
Bridge connecting islands in the backwater
Man taking a siesta in his boatMan taking a siesta in his boat
Man taking a siesta in his boat
Family at shore of backwaterFamily at shore of backwater
Family at shore of backwater
Public transit boat in the backwatersPublic transit boat in the backwaters
Public transit boat in the backwaters
Man poling the boat across the backwatersMan poling the boat across the backwaters
Man poling the boat across the backwaters
Church in the backwaterChurch in the backwater
Church in the backwater
Long boat parked in backwaters waiting for big race in JuneLong boat parked in backwaters waiting for big race in June
Long boat parked in backwaters waiting for big race in June
30 people row these boats!
Man with a fishing pole in backwatersMan with a fishing pole in backwaters
Man with a fishing pole in backwaters
Must be some fish in here somewhere!
Two kids swimming in backwaterTwo kids swimming in backwater
Two kids swimming in backwater
Duck Farm in the BackwatersDuck Farm in the Backwaters
Duck Farm in the Backwaters
Thousands of DucksThousands of Ducks
Thousands of Ducks
Difficult to herd!
Che Poster next to a Communist Candidate Poster in the BackwatersChe Poster next to a Communist Candidate Poster in the Backwaters
Che Poster next to a Communist Candidate Poster in the Backwaters
Something we would never see in the backwaters of the USA!
Man soaping up for a bath in the backwatersMan soaping up for a bath in the backwaters
Man soaping up for a bath in the backwaters
Man brushing teethMan brushing teeth
Man brushing teeth
Everything happens here.
Family in round boat crossing the waterFamily in round boat crossing the water
Family in round boat crossing the water
Passing houseboat with umbrella Passing houseboat with umbrella
Passing houseboat with umbrella
Sun setting over rice field before we go to sleep on houseboatSun setting over rice field before we go to sleep on houseboat
Sun setting over rice field before we go to sleep on houseboat
Sun rising over backwater and through palm trees with relection in the waterSun rising over backwater and through palm trees with relection in the water
Sun rising over backwater and through palm trees with relection in the water



18th May 2009

Stan Diamond
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Great experience
I am glad you guys had such an experience. As you know, Bev and I were in India four times but the amount of time we spent there was not much less than yours and we did not do a work site which I am a jealous of. You are lucky to have been there. We were in some of the places you went in Kerala. Loved Cochin. Welcome back. Stan
19th May 2009

Roberta
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Welcome Home
We are so happy for you and Stan and the opportunity you had to serve the people of India. This was truly a trip of a lifetime. I can't imagine what you two are planning for your next adventure. I must admit that I will miss the hearing from you and your blog and seeing all the amazing sights. Have a safe trip home and call us when you get in. Be well.

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