When I first saw the schedule I was anxious that today was going to be a long day. We left the hotel in Chennai at 5:45 a.m. for a more than 31/2 hr. trip to our next distribution, but you will have to agree that Team Chennai hit the motherlode when I describe the warm hospitality that was extended to us as we arrived and throughout the day.
Before we even arrived we passed a billboard with all of our pictures on it welcoming us.
Our first stop was the beautiful VPR Convention Center, where we were treated to a scrumptious breakfast buffet. It was such a wonderful location.
Soon after we headed for the VPR School for Special Studies for Exceptional Children. As we approached we could hear band music and as we reached the front gate we were amazed at the unbelievable sight. The school band was playing and the sidewalk was covered with a Red Carpet. The carpet was covered in rose petals lined by many students from the school that would later serve as our helpers.
Lais of red roses, yellow mums and white gardenias were placed around our necks.
All the students were in attractive uniforms and all the female teachers wore identical coloured sarees. They would wear a different color each day of the week. The teachers and students were all so very helpful.
We all had wonderful memories of a successful distribution as we made the more than 4 hour drive back to Chennai.
Gym Flader
Team Chennai, 2020
