In the community
October 22nd, 2008 Posted in UncategorizedThis week has been my week to participate in Duncan hospital’s community programs and oh my do I have many stories to tell. Since I have just returned from riding side-saddle on a motorcycle all day on roads that are really ideal for motorcross I am a little tired and dusty so will start out with a few highlights and see how far I get.
Apparently when buffalo give birth for the first time, the milk that comes out is rather chunky for about 12 days and then if becomes more liquid. I did not know this before today. I also didn’t know that this chunky milk tastes/has the consistency of egg wites fried in bacon fat and floating in sugar water and that it is considered something very special to serve special guests. Huh.
There are two types of village children. One type will smile and laugh when a white stranger looks at them. The other will scream and run in terror. However, no matter what type of child it is, they will join the large mob of children that surrounds that white person wherever they go.
Goats move for no person, motorcycle, or car.
Any woman who is willing to learn math, how to read and write, and start their own business for the first time at age 50 is truly amazing. What is even more amazing is seeing groups of 20 or more such women especially in all of their colorful saris (see the blog post about my favorite things).
2 Responses to “In the community”
By Carrie on Oct 24, 2008
I hope you make it home safely and I hope those trains start up again soon!!
By Mom on Oct 24, 2008
I see you have not mentioned the violence that is going on around you, that is causing all of us concern. As your sister writes before us, both your father and I hope that you are home safe and sound very soon–AFTER you’ve visited the Taj Mahal, of course. Stay safe, Elizabeth. Love, MOM