My favorite day in India

The title says it all.  Today was the best day I've had in India. This morning when I arrived at Stephen's Nursing Home Dr. Rohini had a special trip planned for me.  We went to Dolphin School, a school for children with disabilities. Those of you who know me, know that this is exactly the kind of thing that makes my heart burst with joy. The school was created 5 years ago and the woman responsible gave us a tour.  The school is staffed with special education teachers, occupational therapists, counselors and a dietician.  The whole place is painted with beautiful murals and bright colors. The children even showed us a choreographed dance number they had been working on- it was such a delight.  This school now has a very special place in my heart and I am looking forward to visiting again someday when I return to Trichy.

This was the top of the building- filled with everything (tools and toys) you can possibly imagine to help children with disabilities.  A lot of what I saw brought me back to last summer at Camp Lakey Gap-- which of course filled me with nostalgia...and I'm already pretty emotional to be leaving India.

After a delicious lunch,

I spent a lazy afternoon reading and napping (I didn't even study MCAT today- woops!) 

Tonight at the hospital was slow so I had lots of opportunity to talk with the Stephens.  Dr. Rohini is planning a trip to a different hospital for us to see in the morning- I am really looking forward to it.  The night ended with a delicious buffet meal at a very nice restaurant-- we were treated by the Principle of Bishop Heber himself (and Dr. Relton, Josephine and Shalnee-- our terrific advisors here). I attached a picture of all of us below: