SMC Kolkata, India 2011

This blog documents the journey of ten students and two staff members from St. Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont to Kolkata, India. We are traveling to India to work with the Missionaries of Charity at Mother Teresa's homes, New Hope, New Life Orphanage and the Sabera Foundation. Each member of the group will be sharing their thoughts and experiences throughout the trip, May 21 to June 11, 2011. In addition to written entries, look for photos and videos. Come along for the adventure!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Tuesday, week 3

Today was our fourth and final day visiting Brother Xavier's fam. More games of free-for-all b-ball were played as well as volleyball, keep away, cricket, and arm wrestling. Saying good bye was challenging but knowing their future was safe and bright helped.

With two and a half days left, many are excited to return home and back to a world of luxuries that make living easy. However this raw living is something that will be missed. We've grown accustomed, learned to tolerate, enjoy, and love the people, sights, tortourous heat, and India in general. Going home will be nice but won't quite be the same.

1 comment:

KatieJune 8, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Hey Dan,

I'm so glad you are enjoying Kolkata and its raw living. Coming home was the hardest part for me...still to this day I think about Kolkata all the time and how it has forever changed me. Enjoy your last few days, Dan. See you back in VT.

Best,
Katie
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