Happy New Year and it's Birthday Time!

Just a quick post to update the ol' post: Enjoy! ;)

The day before my birthday, a friend did my arm in henna

Front and back

Birthday blessings from Grandma

Indian birthday cake :) Kind of like dry pound cake :)

Party Decorations from my wonderful team!!

A dozen roses! I love the variety best :)

Making Flower Garlands

We visited one of the largest temples in India.

Posters they posted for devotees

The darkness here is so dark

Worshipers adding their coins to the pots

Counting the coins

The largest idol. At least 5 stories.

India's version of materialism: buying gods and idols

 We visited some of the ancient forts nearby.

There were so many monkeys there!

We are loving every moment here! The people continue to amaze me with the way they embrace all of us and welcome us into their homes. Besides the culture shock of squatty potties, sitting (appropriately) "Indian style", and hand washing our clothes while squatting again, we have enjoyed all the amazing things India has to offer.


Happy New Year! We love you!