The food has been very good at the Blue House; not as hot & spicy as at the restaurant. Types of food (besides the chai tea & rice) include: idlis (which are moist rice cakes), sambar, masala, Indian style french toast (w/ jam instead of syrup), omlets, booris, dosa. It is a very laid back culture in India; we could learn from this. We have decided to ask if things are on Indian time or Western time, as time does not seem to carry the same importance in India. Schedule says health camp starts @ 10 am, but it doesn't start until 11 or 11:30 am & everyone is OK with that. Some questions about root vegetables today--they had been told to avoid root vegetables for treatment of high blood pressure. Also a recurring question about pesticides on produce. Seems to be a big concern here. Some women had questions regarding fertility problems. When you look at their culture, this is a big deal, as part of their worth is being able to provide children. My heart & prayers go out to these women and I hope they find some comfort in Christ since we are unable to help them and their options for medical care are uncertain. Am posting some pictures of the children (& adults). The children are quite excited by our presence. They all want to have their pictures taken and they all want to practice what little English they know, like "What is your name?"
GCC had sent several bags (10 for our team) of children's clothes, the church had collected, with us. Deb, Jenn & I went through all the clothes today to separate them into girls & boys clothes and into the different sizes. Pastor Job will distribute them to whoever needs them later on after we leave.
School kids at recess who came & checked out the health camp.
Health camp participants
Deb & Jenn (& I) sorting clothes
Taking blood pressuresRestaurant across from health camp
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