means is that one should proceed as if there is none, and sometimes it just
magically comes on for a short bit.
I thought many of the kids would know English. They do. "Sometimes". I am now
in express mode learning useful phrases in Malayalam, the local language. One
easy one... "Thank you" is "Na-nee".
Yes is No, and No is Yes. I went through the same thing when moving to
Nashville. Down south, a bag is called a "sack" (ie for groceries), and a sack is
called a "bag" (ie of grain). In this part of India, shaking one's head up and down
means NO, and from left to right means YES. Understand? (shake your head in
the appropriate direction)
Left Hand Rule is active. If you've travelled to certain parts of the world, you know what this means. The left hand is considered unclean because it's used for toilet needs, so the right hand should be used for everything else. I'm ambidextrous, but mostly a righty. My travel mate, Robin, is 100% lefty. We'll need to work out a subtle sign when she grabs the fork with her left hand. Wait a minute... that brings me to my next revelation:
They don't use silverware at meals. Just hands. I guess the Left Hand Rule makes sense.
While not self sufficient, the orphanage has fruits,
vegetables, and fresh milk in the form of cow(s) on
the land. Note to self: Find a way to "help"
by being taught how to milk a cow. For totally
selfless reasons, of course.
I'll sign off by doing something I should have done
first thing. Big thank you's to the friends who have
sent a donation to help defray the expense of the
supplies. It's much appreciated, and I'll be able to
see first hand how the supplies help many people.
Thank you. Na-nee.
If you've read this far, you can understand that
further posts will have to wait until I return. In the
meantime, stay on the edge of your seat by
checking out "The Walking Dead" on AMC. I've never been a zombie and gore gal, but am digging this in spite of it's subject matter.
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