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Today I discovered my accommodation has a rooftop terrace, I walked all around and enjoyed the wonderful peaceful view. As I enjoyed the view I though about my love for children, and how much I love to work with kids. I had the idea to go to the local temple and ask if I could meet with a group of kids weekly to do some kind of learning activities with them. I just came back from talking to a young man at the temple who agreed to gather some kids for me every Thursday at 7pm, I am so excited to be doing something with the local kids next week! Maybe I will be inspired to get let go of the shyness again and go to the local school and ask if I can read to the little ones or something! I am super happy and feel that this will make my India experience even more enjoyable!!!

Yesterday I went to Palika Bazaar an underground Market, it was indeed a "bazaar" experience. The market was a little crowded, but they sold some very cheap souvenirs! (not cheaper than Sarojini market, thought) Close to this market was Connaught Place a large shopping and business center that is a very popular tourist destination, It was very nice and I was able to buy some awesome things for the street vendors there. 


At work nothing new has really happened, except that I am close to finalizing my questionnaire, I just finished the questions and just need to have it revised and approved to move to the next step which shall be to interview people from the town of Babel. As usual work is a little slow, which is why I felt the need to look for places and opportunities to volunteer outside the Health Institute. I might even pick up a Yoga class soon ;)

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