Our trusty drivers gave us a tour through the village on the backs of their motorcycles, and then we even ventured out onto the newly constructed road that connects Madhavapatnam to Kakinada. So much development and growth within this area, I still recall our first visit here in 2011 when all
After we returned, the hostel children were excited to receive a "Sophie Sweet Treat" prior to lunch. It's truly a treat for us to see the smiles on their faces as they try different candies than what they're used to.
A couple days ago, I had posted about the Lunch Bunch and shared pictures of the kids enjoying a hot midday meal, today's picture shows what happens when they're done eating. Yes, they each clean-up after themselves! 😋
Now, with great anticipation, it was the moment everyone had been waiting for...the Fashion Show! Each child came in their traditional best, excited to strut their stuff down the makeshift Catwalk. Just as I mentioned yesterday about each of the 300+ students wanting to talk about their science project, today held the same energy as they each wanted their moment in the spotlight to showoff their outfits.
Now that we were wiped out from the 2 hour show, it was time to be pampered...
While Alan took a nap, Jo, Sophie and I were treated to henna! We were incredibly grateful for the gals who took the time to indulge us in this cherished custom!
As our busy day began to wind down, we had story time with the hostel children, along with singing and a quick game. I know giving sweet treats was probably not what we should have been doing when the kids were starting to settle down for bed, but we're only here for a few more days and we still have plenty of goodies to hand out! 😜
As the "young ones" and the "old ones" began to turn in for the night, the "middle ones" hung on for a little while longer so they could play some of their own games! 😀
Now, I have one final thought that I'd like to leave you with...
One of Big Bob's favorite lines, that would crack him up every time he said it to one of his daughters, was "Does your face hurt? Because it's killing me!"🤦
That phrase kept running through my mind today as my face truly did hurt from smiling so much! 😁
I can hear Big Bob laughing now as he always had so much fun interacting with the kids, and I believe he's smiling knowing our faces hurt too! 😂💝
Namaste'
~Jenny
