Kerala Potpouri and a Farewell to India

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May 17th 2009

Published: May 18th 2009

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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Cochin Chinese Fishing Nets

Crew working the nets

Cochin

fish for sale- finally.

Cochin

Old fisherman trying to sell 2 tiger shrimp.

Cochin "Jew Town"

Sign for Synagogue Lane, an unlikely street name in India, but nevertheless here it is.

Cochin "Jew Town"

Insdie Paradesi Synagogue, over 400 years old, oldest synagogue in India.

Cochin "Jew Town"

Jewish Cemetary

Meet Sarah Cohen

One of the only remaining Jews from original settlers who embroiders Jewish objects, like these two challah covers we bought.

Outside Sarah Cohen's shop in Jew Town

Jewish stars on the window. Never know what you will find 8,000 miles away in a foreign country.

Margaret & Stan Saying Good bye to India

Elephant won't let Margaret go

Elephant pulling Stan back

I guess we'll have to come back to India sometime in the future.

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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