Reservoir on the morning hike
This morning started with taking half a shower. I will definitely learn how to efficiently take a bucket bath in the next day or two. We went to church at a Catholic church in town. It was in English and very enjoyable. The mass was a lot more relaxed than the traditional church at home, but everyone was very kind and inviting. We have a group of four of us that will be going to church for the eight weeks we are here. We went on a hike through the woods up from the FIMRC center. The locals don’t like “outsiders” in that area because it is their drinking water, but we were able to go and when we walked far enough swim. The area is completely quiet, besides the constant honking that comes from the roads that are still relatively close. On the way back we saw monkeys climbing on all of the buildings through town. All the animals are very friendly with people. In town we went to the Tibet restaurant, and then went through the market to get vegetables for the house. The market was very bustling and I did not know much of what people were saying, but Arun said we could manage in English so I will have to check it out another time to buy my own goods. Tomorrow we start our work in the clinics.
Half of the team
Monkey on the railings
God Bless you all Tony! It is amazing what you are doing. Keep posting so we can follow you! Love you!