Subha & Me at Puja Room

This photo is of my host mom, Subha. She has become a close girlfriend-she's just wonderful! We're standing in front of their puja room (where daily prayers and family spiritual functions are held). Hindu familes all have a Puja room. I'm in the red silk saree they selected for me and gave me as a surprise gift.

Recoving in Salem

January 15th 2006
Hi Everyone: Sorry that I've been away for awhile. I haven't had a chance to write mostly because I've been very ill. Two nights ago I started feeling poorly. I think that I got a bad flu...high fever, body aches, nausea and much more. Now I know that you aren't wishing you were here! The whole team has been ill over the last week, at different times and to different degrees. Wish I could h ... read more

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