Let me explain these pictures a little; The group which includes me is of an Indian family that is part of Save a Family Plan. SAFP is an organization I've sent a little money to since sometimes in the 1960's or 70's. In India a little money goes a long way and these families have used the money for education or to start a business or to fix their homes. I actually visited 4 of the families and was so impressed with what they have done. One man told me his parents (that must have been in 1970 or so) sent him to school to become a plumber. Now he has 3 children- one in nurses training, one studying I.T, and one has become a lawyer! It was so amazing and delightful to hear these stories.

There is a picture of a houseboat. In Southern India there are backwater areas and many houseboats. It's become something of a tourist thing and a money maker for the locals. I went out on one of these. They served a large Indian lunch and we relaxed. I'll have to see if I can find more pictures from this. Sailing along, you see women washing clothes on stones in the water, kids coming home from school, an occasional cow, etc.

The last picture is of a Guru who sat in the same compartment with me on the train. I couldn't see how I could show pictures of India without a Guru. He's very handsome, don't you think? But least you think a long train ride (36 hours from Kochi to Mumbai) is fun,let me tell you that there are many roaches and many smelly bathrooms on one. I recommend a shorter train trip.