We held our final distribution of 715 bedkits in T. Nagar;
just a short jaunt from the hotel. We had some challenges setting up the photo
area and originally had a large blanket hung on some old doors, but had to
change the setup when part of it fell and bonked Susan on the head. Two ice
packs and some Advil later and she was good to go. No lasting effects other
than a story to tell. There was an
abundance of high school girls that were great helpers, gaining smiles with the
lambchops puppet and keeping the children organized.
During a pause in the distribution, the girls entertained us
with a traditional dance and a choral piece.
It was quite enjoyable.
It was a hot day and we drank lots of water to keep us
going. At the end of the distribution we
were both thrilled and disappointed to have completed delivery of our 6,000
bedkits and to be nearing the end of our time together.
The following morning we were invited to attend a Hindu
wedding ceremony in Chennai for the niece of one of our local Rotarians. It was
very interesting to see the rituals that make up the wedding ceremony. We were very thankful for this opportunity.
Team Chennai 2013
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