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Avoiding Scammers and Seeking Chocolate: A Bike Ride in the Indian Countryside
On Sunday we decided to take our rickety bikes for a spin out into the countryside somewhat, with hopes that we didn’t end up having to carry them back. The destination was a hill that offered an overview of the community, as well as some historical markers of interest. But we never made it all…
Preparing for the Stage: Third Week of Volunteering in Chengannur
During our third week of volunteering in Chengannur, we shifted into gear with readying the student performances of three folktales that we’ve been working on. These are all stories that we drew from our perennial repertoire as touring entertainers in the States. First we demonstrated them, then we began teaching them to the young thespians.…
Encountering Elephants at Konni Reserve in Kerala
Even with the voracious encroachment of clothed two-legged predators upon their territory, there are reportedly some 25,000 elephants still in the wild in India. And if you know where to look, quite a few of them can be found in Kerala, the state where we spent a month volunteering. But alas, their stomping grounds are…
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