We're on India time

We were warned before coming here that Indians don't follow time like
Westeners do. They are on what we have started referring to as "India
time." It is now understood that when something is planned to start at
a specific time, it will start at least a 1/2 hour later than the
scheduled time, if it happens at all. This mindset results in a very
laidback people, as you can imagine. But it all works out, and it does
so at just the right time.
An example of this unpredictability are the construction projects that
were planned for this trip. The awesome playground for the kids was
put together when we got here (though there was a simpler version we
put together on the school campus,) and Freena and Backi's family
living quarters' expansion was put on hold for other school/orphanage
needs. So, predictably, plans have changed! (Tomorrow, we are working
instead on the wall surrounding the campus and some yardwork that
needs to be done at the orphanage. And of course, spending some time
with the kids in school.)
Today we just hung out here; playing volleyball and other games,
singing and reading and face painting. We heard the story of the
orphanage and their wish list for the future. This evening we had a
singing program. Different groups sang for us and we for them. At
dinner we had french fries, which all greatly miss! Off to sleep!
(Ta-ta!)

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