Village Life

It has been amazing to see how our 1st cohort of Parish Abroad student travelers have immersed themselves in the culture here in Chinchoti. From making roti to speaking a little Marathi to learning some Marathi songs, they have investigated so many aspects of life here with grace and curiosity. 

Yesterday our student leaders for the day, Sophie and Allie, helped us to organize some final lessons and games with the kids from Chinchoti. Everyone especially seemed to enjoy freeze dance! In the afternoon, we took a quick trip to nearby Nagar Beach to cool down. What an idyllic place!  (We hope to post pictures soon, but Mr. Vaughn's iPhone is not currently cooperating!) At the beach, our leaders for the day, Sophie and Allie, both strongly agreed that their perspective on India has changed 1000-fold in a most-positive way.

This morning, as we experience our final full day in Chinchoti, we are spending some time with our homestay families, and then, this afternoon, our leaders for the day, Cole and Will, will help us organize and participate in a community celebration.