Thursday, the rest of the staff and their families had gone off to Mysore and some other places for a day trip, while Nina and I opted out and spent the day with all the kids. (We had already been to Mysore and stayed back in attempt to get some quality time with the other children and save some funds on entry fees to palaces we've already seen as well as avoid the jam-packed car and long lines on a really hot day.) In the morning we brought candy and other goodies for prizes next door and taught some new games to switch things up. Squid was a favorite and played over and over until all players had received a prize.
Nina leading a competitive game of Simon Says
In the heat of the afternoon everyone retreated indoors to nap as they do most days (one of my favorite things about India) and the games resumed later in the afternoon before Nina and I went up to lead a fellowship, share a snack, and read a book to everyone in the boys room.
Though our hopes for a short vacation with the 'left outs' (the children who don't have families or who's families can't or don't want to take them during their summer break) to coastal Chennai in Tamil Nadu were unfortunately shattered (at least for now) due to lack of funds, it was nice to spend a day playing and rewarding the kids and enjoying them enjoying each other's company.
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