Culture Shock!!

I suspect every time people arrive here, they have to get used to India all over again.  There is so much that crashes in on you all at once--it's totally overwhelming.  Anyway, we are here, are alive and relatively well (Ron has had a bad cold from too much air conditioning, and my tummy has been a bit jumpy), but we are beginning to sleep longer than three hours a night.  Our major problem, which will not be solved soon I'm afraid, is no internet access.  Tonight we are in Chennai, as we had meetings here today and tomorrow.  Nice to have all the modern conveniences for one night.

The main thing to report is that Rising Star looks great.  The children are wonderful, and the last group of volunteers for the summer arrived Saturday, and they are doing a great job as they begin their work in the colonies and with the children.  There are 18 volunteers from all over the US--all having found their way here by exposure from the Documentary and other contacts.  It's fascinating to hear their stories of what brought them to Rising Star and India.  We are excited to be with them for the next four weeks and watch them in action.  

I'm not going to write more now--have a dinner meeting now.  Will try to add more detail of where we are and how we're living later.  Love to all who read this.

Joyce and Ron