We can’t believe it – today was the last day of our placement. Because of our leaving and because of Diwali, there was a lot to celebrate. They showered us with gifts (most of which we may try to re-gift as we can’t carry the extra weight in our suitcases). All the staff went into the office where we performed a pooja (worshipping by praying and singing honoring many gods and goddesses). Last night, we bought and wrapped gifts for some of the staff and today we delivered them. It was so difficult to say good-bye to the kids; however, we are so happy that they've made so much progress and that the new CCS volunteers overlapped with us because we were able to get them off and running immediately. After lunch, we had our final feedback session with the CCS staff. Since it is a long weekend (everything is closed for Diwali tomorrow), many of the volunteers have left for short trips outside of Delhi. So we are waiting for our Thursday night dinner - the best of the week. It will be tandori chicken, tandori paneer and naan - everyone's favorite meal!!
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| Shopping for Diwali gifts in the market. |
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| We pose with some of the Earth Saviours staff. |
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| Ravi gives us gifts, flowers and a certificate of appreciation. |
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| Performing the pooja |
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| We pose with Ravi (the founder of Earth Saviours) and his mother. |
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