I started off with a hot shower, something I haven't had much of recently.
Then they were out of bread for breakfast so they made 'drop scones' which are like pancakes in taste but are thicker like scones (and light and fluffier than pancakes). They were so good.
Then Emily found all her picutures she thought the driver had deleted the day before by accident (turns out to be some glitch with her memory card or camera), so the video of the group singing is salvaged.
After breakfast, we headed out for a seminar and the group was also running a school on the side. They ushered all the kids in to the room where we were waiting to teach and they sung us the sweetest song of welcome. The kids were so shy too, much more shy than usual; kids normally call out "Hello. How are you?" whenever they see us and get so excited when we take pictures and show them.
Running a school on the side is surprisingly normal here. Every group has an interest in giving back to the community. It is amazing, but it often detracts from their business, which is unfortunate from the point of view of investing but is truly inspiring, especially since it is so common. People here help each other so much, even if the people they help are in direct competition to them.
Sounds like you're having an amazing experience! I miss you! Jen B.
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