Heaven!!

It was hot, dirty, dusty and I was covered in sweat. But oh was I in my element and having the time of my life!!

Today I went to a village school, the largest of the group, and started taking pictures for the updated profiles of the kids needing sponsors. I met the people I'd be working with at the volunteer house and we went from there, but not after the leader first exclaimed that I looked Indian... mission accomplished! I was a little intimidated at first, that this group was putting me in charge of their pictures. But soon settled into a rhythm, especially once the kids and I started interacting.

Can I please take like 5 of them home with me!? I promise to feed them and take care of them!

The kids were just as entertained with me as I was with them. And once they discovered I had tattoos, they were really entertained with me. By the end of the day, they were calling me Auntie, which is a sign of respect. It was mentioned that the kids were just as smitten with me as I was with them. I got the impression that it's typical for a westerner to come around and fall in love with the kids, but to have the kids be as delighted with a westerner as they were with me, wasn't as common. I was in my element! I felt alive and loved and like I was exactly where I was meant to be!

Today was a phenomenal day. I feel very at ease and at home with the people I'm working with. I might have to consider prolonging my time with them, or coming back again for round two. I'm definitely looking forward to tomorrow and the coming days!