It was another great and rewarding day in Delhi and at our placement. I started my day blogging then did yoga. After that we rushed out to our placement. These are eggplant. To get the skin off the...
Delhi, India, Day 11
We have settled into a routine with our placements. I can see how I could make a difference for some of these students. Two weeks just isn’t enough time. I am the main photographer for our...
Manoran Singh, on Education, Social Differences, and Arranged Marriages, post 2 of 2
Manoran Singh, on Education, Social Differences, and Arranged Marriages, post 2 of 2 The morning starts with students reciting the Indian National Anthem The rest of Dr. Singh’s talk and what...
Manoran Singh, on Education, Social Differences, and Arranged Marriages
We have guest speakers most of this week. I will take notes and share what I learn about India with you. We are really loving our time in India. The people here are warm and welcoming. The food is...
Traveling and Homeschooling from India
We had a low key day on Sunday, so I wrote about traveling and homeschooling for the Sunday post. We did eat at a really nice restaurant, the Clay Oven in Green Park. If you visit Delhi, I recommend...
The Taj Mahal in Agra
I have two recommendations if you ever go to the Taj Mahal. Stay at the Banfi Home Stay and pay for a guide at the Taj Mahal. We decided to take a camel into the Taj. Here is our camel, his name is...
Delhi Day 6 and on the road to Agra
Today we went to our placement, and then we got on the road to Agra, which is where the Taj Mahal is. I know I have been saying it every day, but Sean loves his volunteering. We will decide by Monday...
Delhi Day 5, Exploring Temples, post 2 of 2
This is the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Sikh Temple. But first… We started the temple tour with a mosque. The mosque is the Jama Masjid, it is the largest mosque in India. It was built between 1644...
Delhi Day 5, post 1 of 2
Here we are dressed and ready for our placements. Delhi is a place full of color similar to our outfits. Now, Sean was not feeling well, but decided to go and sit with the kids. He loves this. Check...
New Delhi day 4
Every day we are here, we are more inspired. Very few Americans, in my experience, understand tolerance and acceptance with the depth and breadth that most Indians seem to. Because of this there is a...
Delhi Day 3, post 2 of 2, Learning More
Delhi Day 3, post 2 of 2, Learning More We all went to our placement yesterday and were expected to dress in our outfits we bought. We learned that in India teachers are expected to be treated with...
Our Third Full Day in Delhi, post 1 of 2, Volunteering at Vidya
Our Third Full Day in Delhi, post 1 of 2, Volunteering at Vidya Here are two photos from our assignment. This is of Jim and Alecia. I am exhausted tonight...
Our second full day in Delhi, India with Cross Cultural Solutions
Our second full day in Delhi, India with Cross Cultural Solutions I waited to shower today until everyone else had showered. Our flat ran out of water after 4 people showered. It wasn’t a big...
Our First Full Day in Delhi, post 2, Sight Seeing
Our First Full Day in Delhi, post 2, Sight Seeing Delhi is a huge city, filled with the hustle and bustle that you find in huge cities and many sights to see. It is very polluted. The smog is thick...
Our First Full Day in Delhi, post 1 of 2
We have arrived in New Delhi. This is our group, in order they are Sean, Patrice, Alecia, Hillary, Jim, and Wendy. I am missing of course, see me below. We are all in a three bedroom two story...