Alphabet Day

Alphabet day in the kindergarten

Boys Dancing For Dawali

Boys dancing for Dawali

On The School Bus

On the school bus to the government school

More Rain

More rain

Monsoon Season

The rain has finally come and has not stopped.  It is monsoon season.

My Henna

My henna

Our Diwali Dance

We did it!!!!  Our Diwali dance was a success!  We are still shaking.

Another Pig

Another nearby pig

Pigs

Pigs hanging out in the street

Silk Bugs

Furry silk bugs-the children love them!

Inside Lizard

Inside lizard

Scorpion

Scorpion

Another Big Outside Lizard

A better picture of the big lizard

Lizard Climbing Tree

Outside lizard

Some Of The Girls

Some of the girls in my kickboxing class

Getting Ready For An Evening Program

Boys getting ready for an evening program

Campfire, An Evening Program

Campfire, an evening program

Straw Hut

Our straw hut in Cochin

Motorcycles Going Unto The Ferry

All of the motorcycles going on to the ferry in Cochin 

Cafe In Cochin

At a cafe in cochin

A Pineapple Farm

A pineapple farm

Pineapples Growing

Pineapples growing

Midway Through The Bath

Midway through the bath

Another Elephant About To Lie Down For A Bath

Another elephant about to lie down for a bath

Washing The Elephants

Up early to wash the elephants

The Bus Driver's Seat

We spent eighteen hours riding the Indian public buses.  They make Greyhound look very luxurious.

Katakalyi Show

A katakalyi show in Cochin

After Our Trek In The Anamalai Tiger Reserve

After our trek with our guide in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.  We saw elephants, monkeys, snakes and wild bore!

The Lake In Kodaikanal

The lake in Kodaikanal at dusk

Kodaikanal

It is so cold here in Kodaikanal!  We had to buy scarves and wear all of our layers.  Three hours on the most beautiful bus ride to the top of the mountain.

Outside Our Hotel

In the morning, outside out hotel

Then You Wonder Why There Are Power Cuts...

Then you wonder why there are power cuts...

The Beauty Of Finding Diet Coke

In India, the beauty of finding Diet Coke never loses its glamour.

Small Leaves Used For Plates

Small leaves used for plates

The Temple in Madurai

A close-up of the temple

The Temple in Madurai

The temple in Madurai

Stand In Madurai

A fruit and vegetable stand in Madurai