You've guessed it, it is raining again, thunder and lightning like you have never heard is here again. The poor farmers, their crops are being absolutely battered, normally the rainfall in March is minimal less than 1 cm and by last Friday (they have had 5 days rain since then) it had been over 5cm, the dams are all full to capacity too. We went out for dinner tonight and coming back in our auto, even with the rain covers down, got soaked! When we got back home to the gate, I just gave up and strolled to the door to open it, knowing that the wood would have swollen and it would take ages both to draw the bolt and then push open the door. I then had to go back out to lock the gate, so just accepted it and got soaked through, at least the rain is not too cold.
Maggie says she has never been so cold in India though!
I've put another road sign up, signs of the times! I also had to have a word with one of our physios today as he took off on his motor bike with his mobile wedged on his shoulder under his ear. You remember the sign " Don't use cell phone while
on riding!"
We've been having fun in school with my pupils. I have another new girl B. who is just under 3, many of my children are that age, I have not yet been able to detect any useful vision in her. She's gorgeous and comes in the most beautiful clothes for physio and a session with me. I'm going to have to keep an eye on Maggie, some of my pupil admirers are transferring their affections to her!
One of the staff came in today and presented us both with beautiful roses for our hair. The scent is just gorgeous so that that, combined with the scents from the garlands we received yesterday is keeping our house smelling very sweet. Yesterday there were some visitors from Germany, so while they were welcoming and giving them garlands,. they welcomed Maggie and 'honoured' me too.... jasmine, lily heads, marigolds and roses - the garlands are about 3foot long and hang around our necks and weigh an absolute ton!
A picture below is of a woman weaving palm leaves to make fence panels or shades for a roof at the beach in Kovalum, the man is carving coconut shell into a vase/pot type ornament. when he has finished they are highly polished and look gorgeous.
For Mike's info, no not out on the town, just working our socks off! Still editing the Bishop Jason book too.
