Hey again,
So I am writing for my second time, right now my back is sticking to the computer chair and I can't stop sweating!
I had a long today...good day but I am right now exhausted so this might be short...
So I just wanted to let everyone know about a little place called Prem Dan, thats where I work everyday and I am the only guy so I am the only person who works with the men. Prem Dan is for sick and older men. Its a nice place, the men unlike the women get to be outside all day. Surrounded by trees, bird cages, a garden. A lot of the men can walk, some can speak english. Its an interesting mix of people. My day usually consists of doing laundry, washing the patio with buckets. After cleaning I go out and give messages to the old men. They are always asking for oil messages. I have seen a lot of old Indian upper thigh. Prem Dan is the biggest of all the Mother Teresa homes so it usually has a good amount of volunteers. Usually for our chai break their are people from Spain, Japan, France, South Korea, South Africa, Holland, etc. It has been great meeting so many different people from all over the world. Everyone has a good story to tell.
The after our break we hand out food, and do dishes, and that has been my everyday schedule their.
So today on my way home I took an autorickshaw (three wheeler) on the way home it got a flat, and I was just left in some random spot. I had to haggle the price for the fair because thats what you doing with everything in India so I only had to pay 5 ruppees instead of the usual 8...roughly 50 cents. cheap. I made it home took me a little bit but I made it.
Everyday something crazy happens in this city. Well I am really hot and tired. sorry for the short one thanks for following the blog.
Derek
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
Its very uplifting to read how you're helping out these older men. I am sure they appreciate the conversations that they have with you and hearing about your take on things. I'd love to see pictures of the men you are working with and the gardens of Prem Dan. Keep up the good work...but just remember that I'm gonna be looking for a good foot massage once you get home! Love you...Dad
I randomly came across this blog and wanted to leave my love and support. I traveled to Kolkata two years ago, during the same time of you year that your group is there now, and I worked alongside the sisters with a group from my college, Anderson University from Anderson, Indiana. I worked at Prem Dan and became deeply connected with a woman named Mumtaj. The descriptions you all have written of Kolkata ring so true that they have brought me to tears...particularly the contradictory nature of the terrible and beautiful city. My prayers are with you all in this experience...what an incredible, indescribable experience it is. I miss that city and those people greatly and hope to return, for I left a part of my heart there that will remain there forever...and I am certain that you all will have that same experience. Thank you for sharing these encounters. It is truly heartwarming for me to read of this journey through the eyes of others. Prayers and love to you all.
-Alyssa-
I liked your blog its nice. Keep it up good work!
Post a Comment