taVillage dispensary again today in the little parish of Oaurapur. Sister Margherite was happy to see us again- although we are not able to help a great deal due to the language barrier- I think she appreciates the effort or at least the companionship. It is getting HOT here. Standing in the white of the sun will leave your skin red in less than ten minutes. I have to be careful.
We worked in topical medicine dispensary until noon and made the bumpy bus ride back to the Mother house. On the way back the sisters spirits were high and they literally erupted into song. Two of the younger sisters sang traditional bengali songs and when they forced Krista and I to sing an american song all we could think of was the Sound of Music sountrack- they drowned us out- must be a favorite.
We are exhausted but at ease today. Going to stay in this evening and make a dinner of mashed potatoes, carrots and cabbage. Got the photos of Songhita developed- cant wait to give them to Ghita tomorrow.
Tomorrow is Valentine's day and we are planning on celebrating with friends on the rooftop of the Modern Lodge- which is a hotel on Sutter Street. Nothing about the Modern Lodge is modern, mind you. But it has a great roof-which alot of good people live under and I have promised to bring the one luxery I am glad I didn't leave at home- portable speakers for my ipod.
A dance party is in order. Wish Nashville could attend. Love you guys,
Ev
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