I had Idly for breakfast and was an Indian by dinner

My wonderful hair-stylists

Today was my last day at Janet Nursing Home (the ob/gyn hospital I've been shadowing).  The nurses knew it was my last day and made it a special one.  The moment I arrived they had me sit in a chair and  proceeded to style my hair, complete with jasmine.  They even put a bindi on my forehead (the dot you often see Indian women wearing).  Later, Dr. Victoria gifted me a large bag full of fresh mangoes and apples.  (I gave them to our cooks and we had some today- delicious!)  I gave Dr. Victoria and some of the nurses the sacred gifts of my country too...an "A" pin.  Those you from App know what I'm talking about.  The girls were all so thankful for them! They all pinned them to their saris and salwars and wore them all day. I'm excited to start at a new hospital on Monday but I am really going to miss all of the friends I made at JNH.  We've all exchanged contact info and one invited me to her wedding- who knows, maybe I'll come back to India!

Rahila sporting her Appalachian pride  

Saying goodbye to Sofie!

ps "Idly" is a traditional southern Indian breakfast food--- made out of steamed lentils and rice, served with "sambar" (an orange sauce)