The current Hyderabad life

Being back in Hyderabad has been so good. I've been able to help organise activity books for vbs (just need to start thinking of activitIES) and it's been nice to be around in the daytime with no commitments at the ISH.

My first night in Hyd we had bible class on Zechariah by Tim Uncle and I nearly cried because it was so good. I'd missed the solid bible teaching while in Nepal and Kolkata, as none of the exhorts were translated in any detail. It was just so good to sit there and soak it in, and LEARN!!

It was Hannah's night to stay in the city and so we had a lovely catch up over a block of choc recently delivered from Oz (between three it vanishes so quickly), and some exported soft lollies that I discovered in the newly built 'South City Mall' 2 mins walk from the Kolk mission flat. I only realised how much I payed for the exported goods on my return back to the flat. But they were worth it. India generally only sells hardboiled lollies, which don't happen to be my favourite.

The following day I found out that I was teaching 12-14 year olds for VBS which made me leap for joy. I was beginning to wonder how on earth I was going to simplify the lessons for 3-5 year olds. Although I have had a bit of experience with 5 year olds at the school, so maybe it wouldn't have been too hard. But anyways, we fell to work for a bit with Sarah Aunty to work out what was expected and the timings and etc. Then it was time. Triumphiantly we left our activity books and made our way to IndiJo's. A restaurant where I ate lettuce for lunch for the first time in nearly 6 months!! We dined well and comfortably.

More VBS. I have currently finished organising my activity book, but now it's time to sort out the lessons. It's so cool that we're talking about the bible being true, and God's purpose with the earth, and all Genesis lessons. There is so much depth to cover, and I'm glad I'm not having to take it to the other extreme with 5 year olds!

Yesterday before lunch I bought 3 mangoes. The first of the season. It felt so good to have the juice running down my fingers and to know that GW there were going to be many more moments of mango eating in the future. Apparently Mangoes have been named the 'King of fruits' by Indians. I've never heard the phrase at home before, but it was certainly very good...and there are more cooling in the fridge for later.

Also yesterday Sarah and I had a pedicure. It was incredible to walk away with soft feet. Walking around in the dust doesn't really do wonders for your feet, and it's nice to treat them every now and again.

We had internet set up in our room yesterday for the girls working here during the summer as it's so hot in Tim uncle's room and we have a/c here to use when the heat gets unbearable.

Last night I was taken by foot to Orey's where they sell delicious icecreams. I think the walking takes care of the extra calories, especially when i'm not doing the 6am walk with Sarah Aunty at the mo. I'm getting a sore throat, so trying to rest up before the 15 days of VBS begin.

Love to all.

Logging out.